Silos with an explosion prevention system can vent out that pressure and fireball, or suppress flames with foam or carbon dioxide. Duct work can also have spark-detection and extinguishing systems ...

The May 15 fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont killed 27-year-old Andrew Cross of the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department.

SEARSMONT, Maine — The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says the fire and explosion at the Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont, Maine, is being considered accidental. Officials say the fire remains ...