Kronospan 'investigation' underway after multiple fire crews called to Chirk 'incident'
The firm said no one had been injured in the incident.
An investigation is underway after an ‘incident’ at a major factory over the weekend.
Multiple fire crews were scrambled to Kronospan in Chirk on Sunday, April 26, with members of the public reporting loud bangs from the site and sharing pictures of smoke in the air over the factory.
Six fire crews were sent to the scene of the incident, led by North Wales Fire Service, shortly after 4pm.
Two Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from Ellesmere were also sent to the scene but were stood down at around 7.30pm.
Kronospan has now confirmed that no one was injured as a result of the incident, which it says was “quickly brought under control”.
A spokesman for the firm said: “Kronospan can confirm that an incident occurred at our Chirk facility shortly after 4pm on Sunday 26th April, which was supported by units from the Fire Service and quickly brought under control.
“Our primary concern is the safety and wellbeing of our staff and we can confirm that there were no injuries resulting from the incident.
“Investigations are underway to ascertain the cause.”
A spokesman for North Wales Fire Service said: “Firefighters from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire at Kronospan, Chirk at 15.59hrs on Sunday, April 26.
“At the height of the incident, six crews were in attendance. One crew currently remains on site.
“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”
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