Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials To Blame For Blaze At Maryland Paper Mill: Fire Marshal

A fire broke out outside a paper mill in Williamsport, sending 85 firefighters to the scene on Elliott Parkway and causing an estimated $20,000 in damages, officials said.

The fire at the Washington County paper mill.
Photo Credit: *Office Of The Maryland State Fire Marshal*

Zak Failla

12/30/2024 10:54 a.m.

The blaze, reported shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, was discovered by employees at the Maryland Paper Company.

The fire started in a scrap and pulp paper waste area before spreading to cardboard bales and two trailers parked near the dock. Minor damage was also reported to the roof area of the structure, according to investigators.

The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental due to improperly discarded smoking material, officials said.

It took crews two hours to bring the flames under control. No injuries were reported.

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