Support is pouring in for those impacted by the fatal fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber.

Morrill volunteer firefighter Andrew Cross was found dead at the scene, while 12 others were injured, according to officials. Eight of those injured were still hospitalized as of May 18.

A number of fundraisers have been set up to support affected individuals and their families.

Here’s how you can help.

General aid

There are a number of broad fundraisers that will go to supporting multiple victims, their families and others impacted.

The Fraternity Village General Store in Searsmont quickly became a support hub for first responders following the explosion, accepting water, Gatorade and snacks to help crews at the scene, as well as monetary donations.

The business is continuing to accept cash and check donations, which co-owner Amanda Boyington said will go to a fund to support victims and firefighters. Thousands of dollars had been raised as of May 18, she said, and the neighboring United Methodist Church is also accepting donations.

The Maine Strong Memorial Foundation launched a fundraiser May 18 and is working directly with the town of Searsmont to identify and confirm impacted individuals and families.

“Our goal is to ensure we move forward in a collaborative, transparent, and unified way to best support the individuals and families impacted by this tragedy,” the foundation said in a social media post.

Hammond Lumber Company, which has locations across Maine and New Hampshire, pledged to donate $100,000 toward the foundation’s fundraiser.

“As a fellow family-owned Maine business, Robbins Lumber has long been a valued partner of ours, and this loss is deeply felt throughout Maine’s lumber community,” Hammond Lumber said in a statement.

Damariscotta Hardware and Randolph Hardware announced on May 21 that they’re doing a Register Round-Up fundraiser. Donations collected at the two stores through June 6 will go to the Maine Strong Memorial Foundation’s fund and be matched by store co-owner Rob Gardiner.

While Searsmont created a local fund May 18, the town suggested donors who wish to support all impacted fire departments, first responders and families to consider donating to the foundation’s fundraiser.

A GoFundMe has been set up to support the first responders and families impacted by the fire and explosion; it had raised nearly $30,000 as of May 18.

Targeted fundraisers

Fundraisers have also been set up for some of the individual firefighters and departments impacted by the tragedy.

The Searsmont Board of Selectmen approved the creation of the Robbins Lumber Fire Relief Fund on Monday to support Searsmont families impacted by the tragedy. Donations can be dropped off in person at the Searsmont Town Office or by mail to PO Box 56, Searsmont, ME, 04973.

The town also warned community members to be wary of online fundraisers that could be scams in a social media post.

“Our community’s generosity is one of our greatest strengths, and we want to ensure that every dollar goes exactly where it’s intended,” the town stated.

The town of Morrill is accepting donations, which can be mailed or delivered in person to its town office. In a social media post, the town asked donors to note whether they would like their donation to go to the Cross family or to the Morrill Fire Department. Unmarked donations will go to the Cross family by default.

The town also shared a GoFundMe for Cross’ family for those who would prefer to donate digitally. That had raised more than $25,000 as of Monday afternoon.

Another GoFundMe has been set up for injured Montville firefighter Jacob Spaulding; it had raised more than $12,000 as of May 18.

Montville Fire Chief John York said Spaulding is “doing OK,” but his recovery is “going to take time.”

A GoFundMe has also been set up for Katherine Paige, an injured Belmont firefighter who also volunteers with the Northport Fire Department. Her husband, Paul, said her recovery is expected to take several months.

“She has a long way to go,” he said.

Her fundraiser had raised nearly $13,000 as of May 18.

A GoFundMe has also been created for Sarah Tompkins, Searsmont’s EMS chief and co-owner of Fine Line Farm. It had raised nearly $60,000 by May 19.

The fundraiser says Tompkins faces a long road to recovery, which will include time receiving treatment in Boston. The fundraising page says donations will help supplement costs associated with hospital stays, travel between Maine and Boston, loss of income, and more.

Editor’s note: This story was updated on May 19 to add information about a fundraiser for Sarah Tompkins.

Staff Writers Rachel Estabrook, Gillian Graham and Morgan Womack contributed to this story.