Date: December 10, 2021
Location: Winchester, Virginia (USA)
Address: 251 First Woods Drive, 22603
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: School Woodworking Shop
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Millbrook High School
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: $250,000 USD
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Millbrook High School is a high school located in Winchester, Virginia. It is one of three high schools in the Frederick County Public School System. It opened in 2003 and currently has over 1,500 students enrolled.
Incident Description:
On December 10, 2021, the Winchester Star reported a dust collector fire at a public high school in Winchester, Virginia.
The fire was called in at 12:32 p.m. The Frederick County Fire Chief said it started in a dust collector in the woodshop and smoke spread to an air conditioning duct. Firefighters had it under control and all smoke cleared by 1:00 p.m.
The students were evacuated to the stadium, and no one was injured. The following day, the Winchester Star reported that one adult was treated at the scene but declined to be hospitalized, and property damage was estimated at $250,000.
Sources:
Winchester Star (December 10, 2021)
Winchester Star (December 11, 2021)
