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Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury Dies Following Lumber Mill Explosion in Maine

15 Jun 2026 1:27 p.m.

Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury of Searsmont Volunteer Fire Department died from injuries sustained in a May 15, 2026, lumber mill explosion. Another firefighter, Andrew Cross, also died, contributing to 33 firefighter fatalities in 2026.

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