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Maine mill explosion kills assistant fire chief Wayne Woodbury weeks after Robbins Lumber fire

The assistant chief of the Searsmont Fire Department, Wayne Woodbury, has died in the hospital, weeks after he was injured in the massive fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Maine.

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What happened The assistant chief of the Searsmont Fire Department, Wayne Woodbury, has died in the hospital, weeks after he was injured in the massive fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Maine.
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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 14, 8:11 PM

Maine mill explosion kills assistant fire chief Wayne Woodbury weeks after Robbins Lumber fire

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The assistant chief of the Searsmont Fire Department, Wayne Woodbury, has died in the hospital, weeks after he was injured in the massive fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Maine.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 14, 10:54 PM

Searsmont assistant fire chief dies weeks after he was injured in mill explosion

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The assistant chief of the Searsmont Fire Department, Wayne Woodbury, has died in the hospital, weeks after he was injured in the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 14, 8:11 PM

Maine mill explosion kills assistant fire chief Wayne Woodbury weeks after Robbins Lumber fire

The assistant chief of the Searsmont Fire Department, Wayne Woodbury, has died in the hospital, weeks after he was injured in the massive fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Maine.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 14, 8:11 PM

Maine mill explosion kills assistant fire chief Wayne Woodbury weeks after Robbins Lumber fire

The assistant chief of the Searsmont Fire Department, Wayne Woodbury, has died in the hospital, weeks after he was injured in the massive fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Maine.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 14, 8:11 PM

Maine mill explosion kills assistant fire chief Wayne Woodbury weeks after Robbins Lumber fire

The assistant chief of the Searsmont Fire Department, Wayne Woodbury, has died in the hospital, weeks after he was injured in the massive fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Maine.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 14, 8:11 PM

Maine mill explosion kills assistant fire chief Wayne Woodbury weeks after Robbins Lumber fire

The assistant chief of the Searsmont Fire Department, Wayne Woodbury, has died in the hospital, weeks after he was injured in the massive fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Maine.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 14, 8:11 PM

Maine mill explosion kills assistant fire chief Wayne Woodbury weeks after Robbins Lumber fire

The assistant chief of the Searsmont Fire Department, Wayne Woodbury, has died in the hospital, weeks after he was injured in the massive fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Maine.

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Maine mill explosion kills assistant fire chief Wayne Woodbury weeks after Robbins Lumber fire

The assistant chief of the Searsmont Fire Department, Wayne Woodbury, has died in the hospital, weeks after he was injured in the massive fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Maine.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 14, 8:11 PM

Maine mill explosion kills assistant fire chief Wayne Woodbury weeks after Robbins Lumber fire

The assistant chief of the Searsmont Fire Department, Wayne Woodbury, has died in the hospital, weeks after he was injured in the massive fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Maine.

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