Fire destroys former Strathmore paper mill in Russell

  • Source: MassLive.com
  • Published: 06/22/2020 12:00 AM

PHOTOS: Fire destroyed Mill Number Two at the former Strathmore paper complex on the banks of the Westfield River Friday night in a massive blaze that saw over 100 firefighters at the scene at one time and pulled in departments from around the region. Firefighters were called to the scene at about 8:30 p.m. to find heavy flame and smoke coming from the west end of the building. Even 12 hours after the initial alarm, flames and heavy smoke rose from the central portion of the building as pumper trucks continued to pour water on the fire debris. Mutual aid from departments as far away as the New York border sent tank trucks to aid local firefighters after hydrants connected to the Russell system ran dry after about two hours of work.



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