Fire at Idaho sugar factory causes $10 million in damage

PAUL – Employees astatine a sweetener mill successful Paul astir 5 miles northbound of Burley safely escaped aft it caught occurrence Friday night.

The occurrence started astir 11:30 p.m. astatine a shred storage for nan Amalgamated Sugar Company. Fire officials haven’t wished what caused it, but they battled it each time Saturday to effort and incorporate it. West End Fire District Chief Jess Beaver tells EastIdahoNews.com nan blaze was yet extinguished connected Saturday astir 10 p.m.

The estimated costs successful damages to nan building is astir $10 million. It is simply a full loss.

“While nan occurrence caused harm to nan pulp shreds warehouse, nan remainder of nan installation remains unaffected and will resume operations coming (Sunday),” a Facebook station from nan sweetener institution says.

West End is grateful to everyone who assisted successful fighting nan fire, including Rupert City Fire, Burley Fire, East End Fire, Northside Fire, Heyburn Fire, Oakley Fire, Declo Fire, Albion Fire and Emergency Response Ambulance. The Minidoka County Sheriff’s Office and Dispatchers provided drinks and snacks for firefighters connected scene.