An explosion at a paper mill rocked a small town in Maine on Wednesday, officials say.
"Very grateful, very thankful there are no injuries," said Roxie Lassetter, human resources manager for the mill's owner, Pixelle Specialty Solutions."Everyone at the mill site's accounted for."called"pulping liquor" - are mixed, making for the pulp that eventually becomes paper.
“I am closely monitoring all information concerning the explosion at the Androscoggin Mill in Jay," Maine Gov. Janet Mills said in statement.“I urge Maine people to stay far away from the scene, to stay safe and to allow first responders to work as quickly as they can. I ask the people of Maine to join me in praying for the safety and well being of all those in and around this historic mill.
The mill employees about 500 workers and probably about 165 to 175 were on premises when the blast happened - though none immediately near the explosion site, according to Lassetter. "The damage was significant. It may be morning before we know the answer to that question is," said Lassetter, when asked what ignited the explosion."We don't have any idea what caused the failure."
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