Date: April 15, 2020
Location: Cap-Pelé, New Brunswick (CA)
Address: 371 Chemin Trois Ruisseaux, E4N 3A4
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Sawmill (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Cap-Pele Saw Mill Ltd.
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: $2 million CAD
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
Cap-Pele Saw Mill Ltd. does not appear to have a website. It is a sawmill located in Cap-Pelé, New Brunswick, and employs approximately 32 people. It began as a saw mill in 1982 and later expanded into making trusses.
Incident Description:
On April 15, 2020, Global News reported a fire at a sawmill in Cap-Pelé, New Brunswick.
The fire ignited at around 8:20 a.m., when about 10 to 15 people were working. 91.9 The Bend reported that around 50 firefighters from several departments including Cap-Pelé, Haute Aboujagne and Dieppe fought the flames and assisted with a water truck. They remained on the scene for several hours putting out hot spots.
The sawmill was completely destroyed and property damage was estimated at $2 million.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Global News
91.9 The Bend