A fire occurred at a distribution center on Northgate Commerce Parkway on September 5, 2024, at 1:20 AM. Fire crews responded quickly after receiving reports and found the source of the blaze in the recycling compactor at the rear of the warehouse, ignited by a large auger. Despite moderate smoke conditions, firefighters contained the fire by 1:53 AM, allowing employees to safely return by 4 AM. The estimated financial loss from this incident could range from £50,000 to £150,000, with no injuries reported.
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In a fire at a distribution center on Northgate Commerce Parkway, Suffolk Fire & Rescue responded promptly after receiving reports just before 1:20 AM on Tuesday. Upon arrival, crews discovered flames coming from a recycling compactor at the rear of a multi-story warehouse.
With moderate smoke conditions inside, employees were ordered to evacuate. Investigations revealed the fire originated from a large auger within the compactor, used to compress cardboard boxes, leading to the ignition.
Fire crews managed to contain the fire, preventing it from spreading throughout the warehouse, and brought the situation under control by 1:53 AM. Employees were able to return safely by 4 AM after a ventilation check.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire was deemed accidental.
Preliminary estimates suggest that the financial losses from this incident could range from £50,000 to £150,000, including equipment damage, potential inventory loss, and cleanup and repair costs.
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