Mill Explosion Fatality
Maine Lumber Mill Co-Owner Dies from Fire Injuries, Raising Toll to Three After Explosion
Alden J. Robbins, co-owner of Robbins Lumber in Maine, has died from injuries he suffered in a mill fire and explosion, according to Yahoo News. His death brings the total toll from the May 15 disaster to three people killed.
Two firefighters had already died from their injuries in the blaze. Now Robbins has become the third fatality. The fire is under investigation, and authorities say it started accidentally at the base of a silo.
How the May 15 Fire Started and Spread
The fire broke out on May 15 at Robbins Lumber, a well-known mill in Maine. KTAR reported that the blaze began at the base of a silo. The silo then toppled over, and the fire quickly spread to the surrounding area.
The collapse and rapid spread made the fire extremely dangerous for everyone at the scene. Firefighters rushed in to battle the blaze. Two of them did not survive their injuries. Now the mill's own co-owner has also died.
Two Firefighters Died Before the Mill Co-Owner
The first two deaths came from the ranks of the firefighters who responded to the emergency, according to MyNorthwest. Their deaths were reported in the days following the May 15 incident. The community mourned the loss of two people who ran toward danger to protect others.
Alden J. Robbins was injured in the same disaster. He fought for his life after the explosion and fire. His death marks a grim new milestone, making the Robbins Lumber fire one of the deadliest mill incidents in recent Maine history.
Investigation Ongoing as Community Mourns Three Deaths
Authorities have ruled the fire accidental, according to Lufkin Daily News. However, the full investigation is still underway. Officials want to understand exactly how the fire began at the silo's base and why it spread so fast.
Robbins Lumber has been a fixture in Maine's timber industry. The loss of co-owner Alden J. Robbins, along with two firefighters, has left the local community grieving. No further injuries or additional deaths have been reported as the probe continues.
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