Equipment at Ainsworth Lumber Company’s OSB plant in 100 Mile House, British Columbia, has been damaged by a fire reports the 100 Mile House Free Press.
According to Darrell Blades, fire chief with 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue, the blaze appeared to have started when flakes from a sheet of pre-cure OSB fell into a pit below the accumulator and self-combusted.
The fire, which started on August 24, activated the plant’s sprinkler system and was under control when assistance arrived. Mr Blades said crews put the fire out within half an hour and that the fire was contained to the accumulator area, but damaged electrical wiring, hydraulic lines and conveyors.
A company spokesman said employees were still working, but could not say if production volumes would be affected.
