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Extensive fire at Kenora sawmill destroys two kilns

Jan. 2, 2018 - The last few days of 2017 brought along some financial damage for Kenora Forest Products. Fire crews battled a blaze at the sawmill, located in Kenora, Ont., on the evening of Dec. 29 leading into the following morning.

Two kilns were completely destroyed, and damages are estimated at $850,000. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Despite the damage, the mill is expected to resume operations shortly. Read the full story by TBNewsWatch.

January 2, 2018  By  Tamar Atik