Date: July 2, 2020
Location: Freeland, Pennsylvania (USA)
Address: 166 Foster Avenue, 18224
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Mulch Production (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Conveyor Belt
Company: REV Forestry Services
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, REV Forestry Services is a mulch manufacturer and wholesaler headquartered in Genesee, Pennsylvania with locations across the state. The location in Freeland, Pennsylvania, is dedicated to mulch retail and debarking services.
Incident Description:
On July 2, 2020, PA Homepage reported a fire at a mulch business in Freeland, Pennsylvania.
Firefighters arrived at around 4:00 a.m. and quickly contained the fire, which started at the base of a conveyor belt inside of a building. They remained on scene for about three hours.
No injuries were reported, and there was no significant damage to other equipment. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Sources:
PA Homepage
