Date: August 22, 2020
Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta (CA)
Address: Grande Prairie County No. 1, T8V 3A9
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Paper Production (Pulp & Paper)
Equipment: Unknown
Company: International Paper
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, International Paper is a leading producer of fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, with more than 25,000 customers in 150 countries. It is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and has more than 50,000 employees.
Incident Description:
On August 23, 2020, Everything GP reported a fire at a pulp and paper mill in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
The County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service responded to a reported fire in the wood room building at approximately 3:30 p.m. They helped the in-house fire brigade with what was reported as an equipment fire in the wood room, on top of a chip pile, and in several outdoor spots near the wood room building.
The fire was quickly brought under control and damage was limited to equipment in the wood room. No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Everything GP
