The St. Stephen Fire Department says they received the report of the fire just before 1pm yesterday ( October 31st, 2012 ).
Mill Manager Scott Gregor tells Tide News during a regular housekeeping exercize, fiber dust ignited after coming into contact with a quartz hallogen bulb. He says it then quickle spread to the press steam exhaust system. Gregor says quick actions from employees, and a quick response from the St. Stephen and Calais Fire departments kept damage to a minimal.
Gregor says there were no injuries, and the presses were back up and running before 8:30 last night.
