Line-of-Duty death report finalized for firefighters of Robbins Lumber explosion

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has released its investigation report regarding the Robbins Lumber Mill Fire in Searsmont, which occurred May 15, 2026. Three people, including two firefighters, died from injuries as a result of an explosion that occurred while firefighters were working to extinguish fire inside of a silo. Many other people were hospitalized, several in critical condition. This report is specific to the firefighters.