First responders and civilians arrived in droves for a public visitation in Belfast to honor Cross, 27, who died in last week’s fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont.
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Searsmont and Robbins Lumber have been entwined for decades. Will tragedy bring them closer?
Nearly everyone in this small town knows someone who works at the sawmill. A deadly explosion there last week has emboldened the sense of community in an already tight-knit town.
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Maine’s lumber mills, like the one in Searsmont, have known fire risks
The fire that led to an explosion at Robbins Lumber last week, killing a volunteer firefighter, remains under investigation.
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As investigation ramps up, memorial announced for firefighter killed in Searsmont explosion
Investigators provided few new details Tuesday about the incident that took the life of Andrew Cross, a volunteer at the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department, and injured a dozen more.
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How to support those impacted by the Searsmont mill fire
From local stores and community efforts to towns and charity foundations, Mainers are rallying to raise funds for the victims of the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber and their families.
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8 still hospitalized days after Searsmont mill explosion
Officials on Monday identified all victims of the fiery explosion at Robbins Lumber, which killed Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross and injured 12 others.
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Investigation into Searsmont mill explosion continues; 10 remain hospitalized
Maine politicians offered their condolences to the loved ones of Andrew Cross, the firefighter who was killed in the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber on Friday.
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Firefighter killed in Searsmont mill explosion remembered as ‘wicked happy guy’
Andrew Cross, 27, was a firefighter for Morrill, officials said Saturday.