DOWAGIAC (WKZO AM/FM) — A massive fire that burned for hours at Ameriwood in Dowagiac has shut the place down for at least today and maybe longer.
Multiple fire departments were called to the plant as fire crews not only had to battle the flames Sunday evening, but crews had to be rotated in an out because of the extreme cold, which was in the single digits.
The plant manufactures unassembled furniture for retailers, laminated wood products and other wood pieces on contract.
Early reports suggest a problem with a boiler was the cause of the fire but it remains under investigation.
At last word there were no reports of any injuries.
