IGNACE, ON — Fire has caused significant damage at the Resolute Forest Products sawmill at Ignace, but operations are expected to continue with some adjustments required.
The blaze broke out Sunday morning in a kiln.
Details about the extent of the damage have not been released by the Ignace fire department, but company spokesperson Louis Bouchard describes it as a "major" fire.
Bouchard said Monday morning the cause is still under investigation.
He said that, for now, the company will send lumber to its mill in Atikokan to be dried until repairs are completed at Ignace.
The Ignace mill employs about 42 people directly.
Bouchard said he expects all employees will continue working despite the fire.
