Fire at Domtar's Cross City Sawmill Brought Under Control, No Injuries Reported
Firefighters brought a fire at a lumber mill in Dixie County under control after it ignited Sunday. Officials say the blaze started in the mill's #3 Kiln, no one was hurt, and the affected area will stay closed while the rest of the facility resumes normal operations.
What Readers Should Know
- A fire at Suwannee Lumber Mill in Dixie County was brought under control by Monday morning.
- Domtar's Cross City Sawmill officials say the fire started in the #3 Kiln on Sunday morning.
- No mill staff or firefighters were injured.
- The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
- The area where the fire occurred will stay closed until further notice.
- The rest of the mill will resume normal operations.
What happened
MONTREAL (Scrap Monster): Firefighters were able to bring a fire at a lumber mill in Dixie County under control after it ignited on Sunday.
On Monday morning, Dixie County Fire Rescue officials said the fire at Suwannee Lumber Mill was under control and that crews were working to extinguish the remaining hot spots.
No mill staff or firefighters were hurt in the blaze.
Where the fire started
Officials with the Domtar Cross City Sawmill say the fire started in the #3 Kiln on Sunday morning. They say the cause remains under investigation.
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What happens next
The area where the fire occurred will remain closed until further notice, while the rest of the mill resumes normal operations.
'Domtar appreciates the prompt response and support from our local emergency responders,' the company said in part. 'The safety of our employees and community remains our top priority.'
People Also Ask
Where did the lumber mill fire occur?
The fire occurred at Suwannee Lumber Mill, operated by Domtar's Cross City Sawmill, in Dixie County.
Where did the fire start?
Officials say the fire started in the mill's #3 Kiln.
Were there any injuries?
No mill staff or firefighters were hurt in the blaze.
Is the cause of the fire known?
No. The cause remains under investigation.
Will the mill continue operating?
The area where the fire occurred stays closed until further notice, but the rest of the mill will resume normal operations.
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