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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.

One survivor was flown to Maine Medical Center with serious burn injuries.

No one was injured in the accidetnal blaze, which began Monday shortly before 7 p.m.

The State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the fire that occurred Thursday afternoon in Westfield, south of Presque Isle.

The 12-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with extensive burns.

The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association is raising funds for fishermen after a fire Friday destroyed parts of Custom House Wharf.

‘We’re not going to do anything but rebuild what was here,’ wharf co-owner John Jabar said.

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Cliff Hannon, who was seriously injured in the explosion, appears to be improving, according to fire chief.

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The fire at the vacant mill at Heritage Crossing happened Monday morning.

Paul Verville, 62, and a dog were found deceased in a home that burned early Wednesday at 70 Pleasant Drive.