Date: September 25, 2023
Location: Buckhannon, West Virginia (USA)
Address: 100 TJM Drive, 26201
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Sawmill (Wood & Wood Products)
Equipment: Wood Dryer
Company: Weyerhaeuser
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Weyerhaeuser is one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands and is a major player in the forest products industry. Founded in 1900 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Weyerhaeuser has a long history in the timber and wood products business. The company is involved in various aspects of the industry, including timberland management, the production of wood products like lumber and plywood, and the distribution of building materials.
Incident Description:
On September 25, 2023, WBOY reported a fire at a sawmill in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
The fire broke out in dryer #2 at the plant. Fortunately, it was relatively contained by the time responders arrived, resulting in minimal damage to the building itself.
Emergency crews, including the Buckhannon Fire Department, Warren District Fire Department, Washington District Fire Department, Banks District Fire Department, Elkins Fire Department, and Weston Fire Department, quickly responded to the scene. They had to cut holes in the wall and roof to use a ladder truck for water spray inside to control the fire. The extent of the damages is currently unknown, but a representative from the company praised the rapid and effective response of the emergency crews.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
WBOY
