Thursday, July 18, 2013

Cause Of Pacific Seafoods Fire Declared

Thursday, July 18, 2013

CAUSE OF PACIFIC SEAFOODS FIRE

According to investigators, the cause of the fire at Pacific Coast Seafoods Co. in Warrenton on June 4th was caused by maintenance being done on the roof of the facility. Pacific Coast Seafoods Co had installed several new vents in the roof of the plant and was having several leaks repaired. The vents were being sealed using a propane torch to apply a “torch down” material around them. This heating ignited the underside of the roof and burned in the void space for as long as an hour before being noticed.

The investigation into the fire, which destroyed the processing facility on Skipanon Drive, involved the State Fire Marshal, Oregon State Police, Clatsop County Fire Investigation Team, Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and insurance investigators from Case Forensics.