Paturel lobster plant in Deer Island. (Photo: Paturel)
Fire destroys lobster processing plant in New Brunswick
(CANADA, 3/2/2018)
A devastating fire destroyed the Paturel lobster processing plant on Deer Island in southern New Brunswick.
Fortunately, there were no injured, but the warehouse and packing plant were totally destroyed.
According to police, the fire was discovered by employees and all the people inside the building were able to escape safely.
About 100 people work at the lobster plant, which wasn't in production when the fire broke out, reports CBC News.
Provincial Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet said it's a major blow to the area.
"This time of the year they're extremely busy and they have a lot of employees who are working," he said. "They're processing lobster from Maine at this point in time and they've been having a very good season."
The company's live lobster facility was not affected by the fire and will resume normal production.
However, the lobster processing that was handled in the burned building will be moved to one of the company's 12 facilities across North America to fulfil its commercial commitments, according to Christina Ferranti-Clift, marketing director.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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69 Cap Bimet Rd
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Grand Barachois
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New Brunswick (E4P 6X5)
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Canada
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+1 506 747 1888
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+1 506 532 5450
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