Why silos sometimes explode

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 ...
Delco Times

Blast damages silo at Marcus Hook manufacturer

Marcus Hook firefighters were called explosion in a manufacturing silo Thursday evening. Units were dispatched to the Alan McIlvain Co. in the 500 block of Market Street about 6:30 p.m. for the report ...

Mass casualty event declared in Maine after massive silo explosion

Maine lumber mill explosion injures 5, sparks mass casualty response as crews rush to Searsmont and probe cause.

Investigators share preliminary findings of what caused Maine lumber mill fire and explosion

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office has shared the preliminary findings made by state and federal investigators as to what caused the devastating fire and explosion at a Searsmont lumber mill. The ...

Investigators say fatal Maine lumber mill fire was accidental and started in silo

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

Maine town where silo exploded one of few left closely identified with local employer

Searsmont has long been known as the home of Robbins Lumber, which has roots in the town that extend back nearly 150 years.
Woodworking Network

Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says fire, explosion in Searsmont considered accidental

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 ...