Date: May 29, 2020
Location: Cordele, Georgia (USA)
Address: 1603 Drayton Road, 31015
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Sawmill (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Griffin Lumber Sawmill
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company’s website, Griffin Lumber Sawmill is a family-owned sawmill in Cordele, Georgia, with a second location in Leesburg and a third location in Tifton, Georgia. It was founded in 1898 and specializes in wood products like windows, doors, millwork, flooring, and hardware.
Incident Description:
On May 29, 2020, the Cordele Dispatch reported a fire at a sawmill in Cordele, Georgia. Pictures of the incident show smoke and flames billowing from the roof, but there was no information on the cause, the extent of the damage, or whether anyone was injured.
Sources:
Cordele Dispatch
