Fire Incident in Payette, Idaho: Quick Recovery from Small Fire

On the night of September 25th, a fire occurred at Central Produce in Payette, ID, with only minor impact on the loading dock. Shortly after the event, operations were able to resume at full capacity. Eagle Eye Produce, a partner company based in Idaho Falls, reported that the fire was immediately extinguished and an investigation into the cause is underway.

According to a statement from Eagle Eye Produce, there were no injuries and emergency responders responded quickly to bring the situation under control. The fire was confined to a small part of the loading dock; the main facility remained unaffected. The investigation into the cause of the fire is still ongoing.

The company confirmed that operational capacity had been fully restored with a short two-day disruption by September 30. Notable was the support of neighboring facilities in Idaho and Oregon, which helped with order fulfillment and provided additional support. This support underlines the solidarity within the food industry.

Eagle Eye Produce acknowledged the minimal impact on customers and thanked them for their patience and continued support. The company's presence in the region with additional warehouses made it easier to continue operations with minimal disruption.

The emergency services were thanked for their quick response and the general public for their support. The Central Produce team received special recognition for their efforts to quickly restore full operations.

Source: Onion Business