Two People Injured by Some Type of Gas Inside Plant in Maine

Two people were seriously injured Tuesday at Woodland Pulp after being “overtaken by some type of gas inside the plant.”

Mill Personnel Evacuated after First Responders Arrived

The Baileyville Fire Department said “once crews arrived on scene they worked with mill personnel to evacuate the individuals into the waiting EMS units.”

Two Injured People Transported to the Local Hospital for Medical Treatment

Both people were taken to Calais Hospital with serious injuries.

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Officials said Incident was Isolated and No Threat to the Public

“At this time there is no threat to the public and this seems like an isolated incident inside the confines of the bleach plant at the mill,” according to Baileyville FD.

Additional Agencies Called to Respond the Scene

The Calais Fire Department and DEEMS were called to respond to the scene around 6:20 pm.

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Investigators Looking for the Cause

Officials are investigating to determine the cause.

The Incident Happened at the Plant on Maine Street

Woodland Pulp is located at 144 Main Street in Baileyville.

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