Over One Million Dollars in Repairs Estimated After Centralia Animal Feed Plant Fire
No injuries reported after crews from Boone County Fire and the City of Columbia responded to a fire at JBS Live Pork Feed Mill last night (Wednesday) west of Centralia
The crews arrived just after 11pm.
According to Boone County Fire Assistant Fire Chief the fire came from the dryers in the basement of the plant.
All plant workers evacuated the building.
The Columbia Fire Department provided an aerial device to safely reach the upper-level floors. Investigators are saying the pipe systems and wiring suffered significant damage and the estimated cost of repairs for insulation and other equipment is around $1.5 million.
More In Boone County
- Columbia Man Arrested at Southside PizzaColumbia Man Arrested at Southside Pizza Columbia Police arrested a…… Continue Reading
- Columbia Man has Pleaded Guilty to Federal Gun ChargeColumbia Man has Pleaded Guilty to Federal Gun Charge A…… Continue Reading
- Sturgeon, Ex-Officer Settle $500K Lawsuit Over Dog’s DeathSturgeon, Ex-Officer Settle $500K Lawsuit Over Dog’s Death The city…… Continue Reading
- Boone County Woman Faces Serious Animal Abuse ChargesBoone County Woman Faces Serious Animal Abuse Charges A Boone…… Continue Reading
- Columbia Police Arrest Two More for MurderColumbia Police Arrest Two More for Murder Columbia Police arrested…… Continue Reading
- MoDOT Crews Switch Columbia Traffic PatternMoDOT Crews Switch Columbia Traffic Pattern More traffic changes in…… Continue Reading
Most Recent News
- Milford ShepherdA Celebration of Life for 86-year-old Milford Shepherd of Harrisburg…… Continue Reading
- Mary Jane TyraMemorial service for 61-year-old Mary Jane Tyra of Independence, formerly…… Continue Reading
- Roland Boone HawkinsFuneral service for 88-year-old Roland Boone Hawkins of Bethel will…… Continue Reading
- Anthony ReifsteckMemorial services for 65-year-old Anthony Reifsteck of Mexico will be…… Continue Reading
- Barbara Ann NeumannMemorial Services for 87-year-old, Barbara Ann Neumann of Mexico will…… Continue Reading
- Rosetta Pearl WestbayMemorial Services for 93-year-old Rosetta Pearl Westbay of Moberly will…… Continue Reading
- Judith “Judy” Kay McWardA Celebration of Life service for 86-year-old Judith “Judy” Kay…… Continue Reading
- Michael “Bucket” Wayne SellersA Celebration of life with full military honors for 66-year-old…… Continue Reading