Lumber mill catches fire in Cross City
Rubber and Wood | 2026-08-03 00:35:43
The Suwannee Lumber Company is a leading manufacturer of lumber in the southeastern United States. The site has grown to be one of the largest employers in the area, employing 200-500 workers, according to the company.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The Suwannee Lumber Company mill caught fire early Sunday morning in Dixie County. Officials say the fire involved the mill’s dry kiln.
Dixie County Fire Rescue crews got the call about the flames around 9a.m. on Sunday, officials say. The flames reached above the building’s stacks, one passerby told TV20.
Crews will likely be battling the flames until late Sunday evening, according to the Dixie County Fire Rescue. The Cross City Fire Department and the Fanning Springs Fire Rescue are helping the Dixie County crews keep the fire contained.
The Suwannee Lumber Company is a leading manufacturer of lumber in the southeastern United States. The site has grown to be one of the largest employers in the area, employing 200-500 workers, according to the company.
This is a developing story. TV20 will continue to update this article as more information comes forward.
