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Federal Report Reveals Firefighting Tactics Contributed to Maine Lumber Mill Explosion

A federal report indicates that firefighting tactics used during a deadly fire at a Maine lumber mill inadvertently caused an explosion. The May 15 incident resulted in three fatalities, including two firefighters, and highlighted the need for better training and procedures for handling silo fires.

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