Maine local and national elected office holders are expressing sorrow over the massive Searsmont lumber mill fire and urging people to stay away from the scene. Governor Janet Mills along with U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King,

Three lawsuits have been filed after a gas explosion and fire last week at a Des Plaines condo building​.

A fire broke out at Chalmette Refining Friday afternoon after residents reported hearing a large explosion, according to the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office. The fire was under control as of around 2 p.m., and no injuries were reported, John Rahaim, director of St. Bernard Homeland Security, said.

It is unknown at this time what caused the explosion.

Four people were injured in an apartment fire and reported explosion in Des Plaines, Illinois, overnight. Firefighters responded to the apartment fire overnight and found heavy flames and smoke. Video from the scene shows firefighters on ladders working to control the flames. Fire officials confirmed four people were taken to local hospitals.