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Manufacturing, Paper Mill / Saw Mill

Forest Grove, OR – Sprinkler systerm keeps lumber mill fire from spreading

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Two mill workers were examined for smoke inhalation injuries after a fire at the Stimson Lumber Mill Sunday morning.  The fire was reported Sunday morning at the Gaston-area mill on Southwest Scoggins Valley Road.   The mill’s sprinkler system went off and kept the fire from spreading, Forest Grove Fire spokesperson Matt Johnson said.  … Continue Reading »

Manufacturing, Paper Mill / Saw Mill

Escanaba, MI – Fire at paper mill contained with help from sprinkler system

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Escanaba Public Safety responded to a fire in one of the wood rooms of the Verso Paper Mill in Wells Township.

According to Escanaba Public Safety, they were dispatched at approximately 11:25 a.m. to assist Verso Fire Brigade. Public safety responded with one pumper, the 75 foot ladder truck and the rescue unit with the portable air filling station.… Continue Reading »

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Smithers, BC, Canada – Arson fire at sawmill controlled by sprinkler system

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A 49-year-old man is reportedly in police custody, in connection with two fires at the Pacific Inland Resources sawmill in Smithers.  RCMP and the Smithers Fire Department were called to the mill shortly after 10pm last night.

Fire chief Keith Stecko says mill employees activated fire supression systems quickly.… Continue Reading »

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Merritt, BC, Canada – Sprinklers help contain sawmill fire; Operations resume same day

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Merritt Fire Rescue responded to a fire at the Tolko sawmill around 1:30 Saturday afternoon.  Fire Chief Dave Tompkinson says a hydraulic oil tank was on fire.

“Prior to firefighters arriving, the sprinkler system had activated. The sawmill employees had actioned the fire with extinguishers and a hose line,” says Tompkinson.… Continue Reading »

Manufacturing, Paper Mill / Saw Mill

Eau Claire, WI – Overnight machine fire at paper plant controlled by sprinkler system

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An early morning fire at the Cascades Tissue Group plant on Forest Street was quickly brought under control by Eau Claire firefighters.

The fire was reported at 1:11 a.m., and firefighters arrive to find heavy smoke in a building. The fire in a machine had activated the building’s sprinkler system, which kept the fire under control until crews arrived.… Continue Reading »