Date: August 6, 2021
Location: Newington, New Hampshire (USA)
Address: 72 Pease Blvd, 03801
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Metal Dust
Industry: Firearms Manufacturing
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: SIG Sauer GmbH
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, SIG Sauer GmbH, more commonly known as SIG Sauer, is a subsidiary of the Swiss firm L&O Holding, based in Eckernforde, Germany. Originally formed as a collaboration between SIG and Sauer, the firm is recognized for producing high-quality firearms and is one of the top five firearm companies in terms of sales and size.
Incident Description:
On August 6, 2021, Foster’s Daily Democrat reported a fire at a firearms manufacturer in Newington, New Hampshire.
A fire in a 25 foot by 35 foot production room was reported via an alarm activation and 911 call. Upon arrival, fire investigators found that a spark from a production tool ignited metal dust and paper filters in a dust collection system. The fire did not spread beyond the room containing the unspecified production area and the fire department had it under control by 3:43 p.m.
The contents of the building were damaged by smoke and water. Both the machine and duct work were damaged by fire.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Foster’s Daily Democrat