Pulp mill fire contained, estimated 100,000 cubic metres of logs lost, fire chief says

A large log pile fire at Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp is expected to burn for a few more days, but officials say the situation has stabilized and there is no danger to the community.

As of Tuesday morning, Fire Chief Joe Grela said the blaze, which began Monday afternoon at the pulp mill on Highway 55, has been contained to the log yard. Crews remain on scene, supported by provincial resources. No injuries have been reported.

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“The log pile is still burning here, probably [will] burn for quite a few days yet,” he said.

“It looks like the danger has passed from the wood