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Employees evacuate Norbord OSB mill near 100 Mile House
July 10, 2017
By
Maria Church
July 10, 2017 - The evacuation of 100 Mile House, B.C., due to an encroaching wildfire has caused Norbord to temporarily suspend production at its OSB mill in the area.
The wildfire near 100 Mile House on July 8. The fire has since forced 8 At the time of evacuation, the mill was secure, the company notes in a news release. All mill employees have been safely evacuated and no injuries have been reported.
The 100 Mile House mill produces 440 million square feet (3/8-inch basis) annually.
Read more about the 100 Mile House wildfire here.
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