Published on November 5, 2024 by Maxim Ouellette-Legault
On October 29 around 5 p.m., a fire broke out in a warehouse behind Mont-Laurier propane. Fortunately, the fire was quickly brought under control.
In the photo, firefighters from Mont-Laurier fire safety put out the fire at Mont-Laurier propane. Photo courtesy – Gaston Beauregard
When a fire broke out behind the business located on Route 117, the Mont-Laurier Fire Safety Department was mobilized to the scene. It is stated that there was more fear than harm during the event.
According to Mont-Laurier fire safety chief, Vincent Forget, the intervention was rapid and the fire was brought under control in 45 minutes. Donald Perrier, co-owner of the company, particularly highlighted the rapid response of the Mont-Laurier firefighters.
Vincent Forget affirms that this is the first time that a fire has broken out at Mont-Laurier propane, which Donald Perrier confirms.
The causes of the fire
Mr. Perrier says that during the incident, two young employees were changing the valves on propane tanks in a warehouse behind the business. Mr. Perrier affirms that no ignition can be caused during this activity. “It is a 100% secure building, with no electrical source and protected from explosions,” he explains.
The firefighters and the company do not know the cause of the fire. “We have questions, because no maneuver that could cause a fire is being done in this area. It’s going to be very difficult to identify the cause,” mentioned Donald Perrier.
The two employees reportedly rushed outside the building after detecting the first flame. They escaped with minor injuries, with first degree burns, while one of them suffered second degree burns, under the right cheek.
The small warehouse went up in smoke, burning heavy truck tires from the company’s fleet in its wake, as well as a handful of empty propane tanks, again according to Mr. Perrier.
Around 5:30 p.m., thick smoke attracted some curious residents to the area, mainly caused by tires, according to Donald Perrier. The Sûreté du Québec was dispatched to the site to prevent passers-by from approaching the location and to control the flow of cars in front of the company’s premises.
Donald Perrier concludes that it is more dangerous to live near a gas station than a propane station like this one. “To set propane on fire, it requires a perfect mix of air and propane, with an ignition source. Conditions must be ideal and the chances of an explosion are extremely slim. »
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