Officials investigating after devastating fire at Penobsquis, N.B. sawmill plant

Officials are investigating a fire that destroyed a building at a sawmill plant in Penobsquis, N.B., on Saturday.

Approximately 30 volunteer firefighters battled flames at the kiln building of Ayat Timber International Limited.

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Authorities say the building was fully engulfed when they arrived at approximately 4:45p.m. on Saturday. Crews battled the blaze for approximately five hours before they could get it under control.

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One of the owners told Global News that they had only started the business last September and the fire is a devastating blow.

A kiln used to dry lumber before processing is completely destroyed but the main building remains intact.

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There were no injuries and the company will resume operations out of the main building as soon as possible.