Date: June 25, 2022
Location: Greenfield, New Hampshire
Address: 315 Sawmill Road, 03047
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Lumber Mill (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: No Details
Company: Kennebec Lumber Company
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Kennebec Lumber Company is a lumber processing company headquartered in Solon, Maine. It was incorporated in 2000 and has over 200 full-time employees across New England. The company’s product line includes hardwood lumber, softwood lumber, hardwood flooring, and logs.
Incident Description:
On June 25, 2022, WMUR reported a fire at a lumber mill in Greenfield, New Hampshire.
The fire started around 1:20 p.m. Images and video taken at the scene showed flames and smoke emanating from what appeared to be a pile of sawdust and wood pieces.
About 20 towns were involved in either fighting the fire or covering other stations. According to the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Sawmill Road, also known as State Route 31, was closed in the area of the fire.
The fire was brought under control and no injuries were reported.
Sources:
WMUR
