Fire destroys woodworking factory, cause unknown
COLUMBUS – Officials said a woodworking factory fire in Columbus is still under investigation with the cause and origin of the fire still unknown.
According to Sherburne Fire Department Chief Jansen Casscles, at approximately 4:09 p.m. a fire at 154 Casey Cheese Factory Road, also known as Columbus Wood Working Factory was reported to fire officials.
Casscles said responding fire departments immediately faced several challenges both before and after arrival.
"Firefighters had several challenges we needed to overcoming including the distance of the fire from the fire house, the size of the building, and the contents of the building," he said. "The first units arrived at 4:20 p.m., and at that point there was fire visible through the roof of the building."
They were limited to 3,000 gallons of water, said Casscles, and after they ran through that water, firefighters had to replenish their supply through a nearby pond and other tankers.
He added that most of the companies were sent home right around 10:30 p.m. the first night, but that fire officials left crews there to ensure the fire didn't reignite overnight.
"There was a tremendous stockpile of sawdust, dried hardwood, and the ceiling in the main part of the building were panels of styrofoam," said Casscles. "While two of the employees were still in the business at the time of the fire, no one was injured."
He said the employees attempted to fight the fire using a fire extinguisher, and called 911 shortly after. He added that fire departments from North Norwich, Smyrna, Earlville, New Berlin, South New Berlin, and Hubbardsville along with Chenango County Fire Coordinators and Investigators assisted with the fire.
Pictured: After approximately six hours of fighting the fire, officials said it had been contained enough so the majority of the departments could go home. (Zachary Meseck photo)
According to Sherburne Fire Department Chief Jansen Casscles, at approximately 4:09 p.m. a fire at 154 Casey Cheese Factory Road, also known as Columbus Wood Working Factory was reported to fire officials.
Casscles said responding fire departments immediately faced several challenges both before and after arrival.
"Firefighters had several challenges we needed to overcoming including the distance of the fire from the fire house, the size of the building, and the contents of the building," he said. "The first units arrived at 4:20 p.m., and at that point there was fire visible through the roof of the building."
They were limited to 3,000 gallons of water, said Casscles, and after they ran through that water, firefighters had to replenish their supply through a nearby pond and other tankers.
He added that most of the companies were sent home right around 10:30 p.m. the first night, but that fire officials left crews there to ensure the fire didn't reignite overnight.
"There was a tremendous stockpile of sawdust, dried hardwood, and the ceiling in the main part of the building were panels of styrofoam," said Casscles. "While two of the employees were still in the business at the time of the fire, no one was injured."
He said the employees attempted to fight the fire using a fire extinguisher, and called 911 shortly after. He added that fire departments from North Norwich, Smyrna, Earlville, New Berlin, South New Berlin, and Hubbardsville along with Chenango County Fire Coordinators and Investigators assisted with the fire.
Pictured: After approximately six hours of fighting the fire, officials said it had been contained enough so the majority of the departments could go home. (Zachary Meseck photo)
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