Multiple injured after explosion at Maine lumber mill

• An explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, on Friday injured at least 11 people, including both firefighters and civilians.
• The incident, which occurred around 11 a.m., prompted a mass casualty response, with multiple Mayday calls issued and several fire trucks damaged or destroyed.
• One patient is in critical condition, and Maine Medical Center is preparing to receive 10 additional patients initially treated at other hospitals.
• Searsmont residents expressed deep concern, noting that Robbins Lumber is a major employer and many likely know those affected by the "terrible catastrophe."
• Maine Governor Janet Mills was briefed on the situation and urged the public to avoid the area as emergency personnel continued to respond, with the fire contained but not fully extinguished by late afternoon.

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‘Mass casualty incident’ after explosion near Maine lumber complex