Lumber mill levelled by mid-morning blaze

Wingham lumber mill burns down No one was injured in the blaze, but the Mennonite-operated lumber mill was levelled by the fire.

A lumber mill is in ruins following a fire east of Wingham, Ont.

North Huron Fire Chief Chad Kregar said fire crews were called to the scene around 10:30 a.m. Friday after people working in the lumber mill noticed smoke coming from the attic of the converted barn.

Crews from North Huron, South Bruce, Lucknow, and Huron East were called in to assist battling the blaze and trucking water to the scene, which was on Belmore Line, near Salem Line.

No one was injured in the blaze, but the Mennonite-operated lumber mill was levelled by the fire.

Neighbours on horse and buggy could be seen gathered at the scene.

“Crews did a great job battling the fire today. It’s safe to say it’s under control now,” said Kregar.

Kregar said the biggest challenges fighting the fire were the cold temperatures and slippery road conditions while trucking water to the scene.

Kregar said the fire is not considered suspicious.