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Suspicious fire at Herwynen sawmill

Nov. 17, 2016 - The Herwynen sawmill near Fergus, Ont., erupted in flames early Wednesday morning.

Hardwood pallets were destroyed in the fire, according to reports. Centre Wellington Fire Chief Brad Patton told the Guelph Mercury the damage cost is approximately $2,000. 

The fire is being considered suspicious by police.

There were no injuries reported.

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County Fire dept's battling lumber mill fire in Centre Wellington @WellyAdvertiser @WriteOutHerMind pic.twitter.com/njSkEXUNiK

— Jonathan Karn (@karnwt1) November 16, 2016

Large lumber mill fire in #CWFD, 5 fire depts committed to extinguishmeant, 2K relay & 6 tankers, Great to friends, pic.twitter.com/syCZB2ksPH

— Brad Patton (@CWFireChief) November 16, 2016

November 17, 2016  By  Tamar Atik

A firefighter puts out flames at the Herwynen sawmill fire in Centre Wellington on Nov. 16