Date: September 11, 2023
Location: Toledo, Oregon (USA)
Address: 1400 SE Butler Bridge Road, 97391
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Paper Dust
Industry: Paper Products (Pulp & Paper)
Equipment: Wood Chip Dryer
Company: Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Georgia-Pacific Corporation is a pulp and paper company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of tissue, packaging, paper, building products, and related chemicals. Founded in 1927, it has since grown into a diversified conglomerate with operations throughout the United States and internationally.
Incident Description:
On September 12, 2023, the News Guard reported a fire at a pulp and paper company in Toledo, Oregon.
On the morning of September 11th, a reported fire in the dryer section of the paper building prompted the response of fire units from The Toledo Fire Department and the Emergency Response Team from the company.
Upon arrival, responding crews observed smoke and flames emanating from the roof vent of the building housing a wood chip dryer unit. Fortunately, the mill’s fire suppression system functioned as intended, as confirmed by fire officials.
The Toledo Fire Department reached out for mutual aid assistance from neighbouring fire agencies. Firefighters successfully located and extinguished the source of the fire. Units remained on the scene to ensure there were no flare-ups.
No injuries were reported.
OSHA Inspections:
An establishment search turned up two OSHA inspections for this location, but they were not flagged for combustible dust.
Sources:
News Guard
