Governor Janet Mills has directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered statewide from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, June 24, in honor of late Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury, who died June 14 as a result of the explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, June 24, at Belfast Area High School.
Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury gave his life to protect his community, and his sacrifice and example will never be forgotten. On behalf of the people of Maine, I extend my deepest condolences to the Searsmont Fire Department, to his community, and to all impacted by this devastating loss.
Firefighters from across the state will gather in Belfast for the funeral of Wayne Woodbury, the Searsmont assistant fire chief who died from injuries he suffered while fighting the Searsmont fire and explosion. https://t.co/vcjExYti0s
— CBS 13 News (@WGME) June 24, 2026
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