Date: August 5, 2021
Location: Ephrata, Pennsylvania (USA)
Address: 1925 W Main Street, 17522
Type: Potential Dust Explosion
Fuel: Unknown
Industry: Nut and Candy Processing (Food Processing)
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Weaver Nut Company
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Weaver Nut Company is a family-owned distributor and retailer of candies, dried fruits, nuts, coffees and more. Founded in 1975 and located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, it supplies various markets, including retail, farmers markets, jobbers, regional distributors, food service, restaurants, manufacturers, institutions and non-profits.
Incident Description:
On August 5, 2021, WFMZ reported a fire at a nut and candy processing plant in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
The fire was reported at around 6:30 p.m. By then, flames and thick, black smoke had engulfed the building and were billowing high into the sky. According to WGAL 8, firefighters said there were reports of an explosion before the fire.
According to county dispatchers, at least 25 fire companies responded to the incident, and four alarms were issued for additional manpower and resources.
Officials said the warehouse building was burned to the ground. Crews remained on the scene until almost 4:00 a.m.
No injuries were reported. The fire’s cause remains unknown.
