Fire at forestry products facility in Florence

Courtesy of Florence Fire & EMS 

FLORENCE, Mont. - Firefighters contained a blaze that broke out around 4:43 p.m. on Wednesday at a forestry products facility at Long Avenue and Highway 93, according to Florence Fire & EMS. 

"Upon arrival, initial crews found an active fire burning in sawdust piles that was extending into nearby vegetation while threatening multiple structures, machinery, and inventory," Florence Fire & EMS said. "Suppression efforts were started immediately alongside a request for mutual aid to help protect surrounding property and equipment."

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