A Chalmette refinery explosion last week that shook homes miles away did not create air quality concerns in the aftermath of the blaze, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Q

Emergency responders from multiple towns in and around Waldo County are responding to a fire and possible explosion at a Searsmont lumber mill.

Four people were injured in an apartment fire and reported explosion in Des Plaines, Illinois, overnight. Firefighters responded to the apartment fire overnight and found heavy flames and smoke. Video from the scene shows firefighters on ladders working to control the flames. Fire officials confirmed four people were taken to local hospitals.

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Several fire departments and law enforcement agencies are responding Friday to a possible explosion at a Searsmont lumber mill, according to officials. Videos posted to social media and shared with the Portland Press Herald show fire and a large plume of smoke near Robbins Lumber at 506 Main St.

A body believed to be that of the suspect was recovered after an explosion triggered a five-alarm fire at a home in Queens early Thursday morning.

Maine local and national elected office holders are expressing sorrow over the massive Searsmont lumber mill fire and urging people to stay away from the scene. Governor Janet Mills along with U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King,

Fire marshal's office investigators were called to Robbins Lumber and are currently responding to the scene. Video shows smoke and fire coming from the mill.