Date: May 8, 2020
Location: Springfield, Oregon (USA)
Address: 1651 S F Street, 97477
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Sawmill (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Chip Storage Unit
Company: Swanson Group
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company’s website, Swanson Group is a forest products company headquartered in Roseburg, Oregon. It was established in 1951 and specializes in commodity plywood, concrete forming panels, industrial panels, sign-making panels, and siding.
Incident Description:
On May 8, 2020, KVAL 13 reported a fire at a sawmill in Springfield, Oregon.
Firefighters found the fire in a chip storage unit and assisted company personnel in extinguishing it.
The cause is being investigated, and there does not appear to be any damage affecting the mill’s operations.
Sources:
KVAL 13
