Robbins Lumber has resumed operations in wake of deadly explosion

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 1, 2026

Robbins Lumber in Searsmont resumed full operations last Tuesday, just 11 days after the fire and explosion that killed a firefighter and injured 12 other people. Robbins Lumber has multiple locations across the state that are aiding operations in Searsmont, the co-owner stated. That includes using a Sanford location for warehousing, while a mill in East Baldwin “has stepped up production efforts to support customer order needs.” The company has also constructed a temporary warehouse on site in Searsmont.