CANAAN, Vt. — Firefighters from two countries and multiple states battled flames at the Ethan Allen factory in Beecher Falls, Vermont.
The fire erupted at the Ethan Allen plant in Beecher Falls on Monday, June 23. Local news is reporting that the fire started at a compressor that was separate from the manufacturing plant.
“On Monday, June 23, a fire broke out at our Beecher Falls operations, damaging portions of the property, including roofing, exterior walls and some equipment," said Farooq Kathwari, Chairman, President and CEO of Ethan Allen. "We want to thank the brave fire crews that helped to put out this blaze and ensure the safety of all our associates as well as the safety of those who live around the plant. We are pleased to report that no one was injured, and although the damage caused will require some repair, we have restored power to a good portion of the plant and don’t anticipate significant delays in production.
“Ethan Allen is fortunate to have maintained manufacturing in North America. We were founded in 1932, opened Beecher Falls in 1936 and our proud of our roots in the Northeast Kingdom—these communities mean a lot to us.”
There were no reports of injuries and the fire was quickly contained.
Ethan Allen's factory in Beecher Falls, Vermont, primarily manufactures case goods, including bedroom furniture, dining room furniture, and other wooden furniture pieces. The factory also includes a sawmill and rough mill, and a lumberyard.
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