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A fire at a decommissioned Alpena factory, fueled by sparks and dust, was extinguished by 5:44 p.m. with no injuries; the site, contaminated with PFAS, is slated for redevelopment.
A fire erupted Tuesday afternoon at the former Decorative Panels International plant in Alpena during demolition work, sparked by sparks igniting dust on metal beams, with strong winds from Lake Huron accelerating the blaze.
Firefighters contained the fire by 5:44 p.m., with no injuries reported.
The site, purchased by Melching Inc. after DPI’s 2024 closure, is contaminated with PFAS chemicals, including PFOA, though drinking water remains safe.
Environmental cleanup is ongoing, and redevelopment into a mixed-use area is planned, though timelines are uncertain.
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Un incendio en una fábrica desmantelada de Alpena, alimentado por chispas y polvo, se extinguió a las 5:44 p.m. sin heridos; el sitio, contaminado con PFAS, está programado para la reurbanización.