Massive Explosion at Maine Paper Mill Sends Debris Flying
Owners of the mill said there were, miraculously, no injuries.

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All employees at a paper mill in Jay, Maine have been accounted for after a massive explosion tore through the facility, sending pulp flying into the sky. Maine State Police had initially told local TV network WGME that there were multiple injuries however the mill owners later told police that every worker had been located and there were no injuries. Pictures and videos on social media from the scene showed billowing smoke and extensive debris flying through the air. The Androscoggin Mill, which reportedly has about 500 employees, was previously owned by Ohio-based Verso Corp. before it was sold to paper manufacturer Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC.
LANGUAGE WARNING: Video of the Jay Mill explosion about half an hour ago. pic.twitter.com/euQHKzIHuq
— Adam Robinson (@FunkFlashyRob) April 15, 2020
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