Date: August 20, 2018
Location: Kitchener, Ontario (Canada)
Address: 111 Ahrens St West, N2H 5A3
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Furniture Manufacturer (Wood Products)
Equipment: Dust Control System
Company: Krug Furniture Company
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, Krug Furniture was established in 1880. Today it is a popular designer and manufacturer of office, healthcare, education and hospitality furnishings. It is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario and operates in four facilities comprising over 750,000 sq ft, including a dedicated distribution center. The company also employs approximately 500 people and operates showrooms across North America.
Incident Description:
On August 20, 2018, CTV News Kitchener reported a fire in a dust control system at a furniture factory in Kitchener, Ontario. It was confined inside the dust system, so no flames were visible but smoke filled the building. According to officials, employees at the business were evacuated and the small fire was put out quickly. No injuries were reported and the value of any property damage is unknown.
Sources:
CTV News Kitchener
