Date: May 12, 2023
Location: Saint-Lô, Normandy (France)
Address: 145 Rue Léon Jouhaux, 50000
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Staircase Manufacturer (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Storage Silo
Company: Escanor SA
Database Incidents: None Reported
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Escanor SA is a staircase manufacturer in Saint-Lô, France. It was founded in 1982 and has a manufacturing facility spanning 3450 m², which produces customized stairs to exact specifications. The company serves the Manche, Calvados, Eure, Seine-Maritime, and Paris regions.
Incident Description:
On May 12, 2023, La Manche Libre reported a fire at a staircase manufacturer in Saint-Lô, France.
The fire erupted at approximately 4:30 p.m. in a silo. Around 15 firefighters swiftly arrived on the scene to extinguish the fire at the chimney’s summit. Six vehicles, including a fire ladder, were deployed to aid them. There were also four police officers on site.
The evacuation process proceeded smoothly, as the fire was limited to the silo section and did not affect the workshop area. No injuries were reported.
Sources:
La Manche Libre
