Wood pallet facility destroyed in early morning fire, damages pegged at $2M

Firefighters from Wellington North, Minto, and Mapleton responded to a fire near Wellington Road Six and Sideroad 4 on Feb. 29, 2024. (Courtesy: Minto Fire Department/Wellington North Fire Service Deputy Fire Chief Callise Loos)

A Wellington North building was destroyed in a fire Thursday morning.

Firefighters from Wellington North, Minto and Mapleton were called to Wellington Road 6 and Sideroad 4 around 4:36 a.m.

The facility, which manufactures wood pallets, was engulfed in flames when crews arrived on scene.

Remnants of a multi-million dollar blaze that levelled a wood pallet manufacturer near Harriston on Feb. 29, 2024. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)

Fire officials said there were concerns about the weather, the size of the building and the materials inside.

The building is considered a total loss and damages are estimated at $2 million.

The fire is not considered suspicious.

Remnants of a multi-million dollar blaze that levelled a wood pallet manufacturer near Harriston on Feb. 29, 2024. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)