*AFTERMATH* Massive Fire Destroys McCrum Potato Factory in Belfast, Maine

A massive fire destroyed the McCrum Potato Factory in Belfast, Maine on Thursday, March 24th, 2022. According to the Fire Marshall's report the cause of the fire is undetermined, but is believed to have started near one of the fryers, which was located next to a conveyor belt. The fire then spread into the exhaust venting system that exits through the roof and extended into the void space between the ceiling and the roof. The fire has been ruled accidental. Taken: 3/24/2022. Thanks for watching!

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[jelracer]

I wonder if the potatoes were baked lol sorry just had to put it, that is so sad there have been alot of fires at busniesses

[trvman]

All restaurants in the area are now offering a free baked potato to anyone who purchases a dinner :)

[OurRisenKingIsComing]

it's a one fire truck blaze ...😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
No more potaoe chips and ya get to go on and get ur Potatoe ppl.

[thomasfletcher]

Good knockdown . I'm sure it was a bear to fight . Take them more than a day to fight ? Hope no one was injured

[kellyclarke]

Interesting. A potato factory? Good way to reduce the amount of potatoes to add to inflation.