BOURNE, Mass. — A January 10 fire caused significant damage at M. L. Custom Woodwork in Bourne, Massachusetts, which has forced the decade-old company to suspend operations.
"We would like to inform you that yesterday, January 10, a fire occurred at our company, and as a result, our operations are temporarily suspended," the company said in a Facebook post. "We are currently assessing the situation and taking all necessary steps. We will keep everyone informed with further updates regarding the situation and the resumption of operations.
According to a release from the Town of Bourne Fire/Rescue and Emergency Services, the fire broke out at around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and due to the size of the building and scope of the fire, the conflagration escalated to four-alarms bringing in additional units and a hazmat team due to chemicals in the building from throughout the area.
Approximately 65 firefighters fought the blaze, with one firefighter suffering a minor injury that did not need hospitalization.
Firefighters brought the fire under control at around 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning, approximately 6 hours after the
For more than a decade, M.L. Custom Woodwork has provided custom cabinetry and woodwork for the greater Boston area.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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