Ilwaco fire today

Evan B · Jan 23, 2024

I'm posting with little to no info to go on other than a screenshot of an instagram post from @SpawnFlyFish that my friend sent to me.

Anyone have more info about what's affected? Doesn't sound or look good at all

Josh · Jan 23, 2024

Sounds like the fire was yesterday. Pretty nasty stuff.

Massive fire destroys former seafood plant in Ilwaco

Crews are monitoring a dock on the Washington coast near Long Beach after a massive fire broke out.

www.kptv.com

Evan B · Jan 23, 2024

Josh said:
Sounds like the fire was yesterday. Pretty nasty stuff.

Massive fire destroys former seafood plant in Ilwaco

Crews are monitoring a dock on the Washington coast near Long Beach after a massive fire broke out.

www.kptv.com

I thought it was more "breaking news" so hadn't thought to googler up some articles.

Dr. Magill · Jan 23, 2024

Stonedfish · Jan 23, 2024

Saw this picture regarding the fire.
That is a lot of crab gear that was lost.
SF

SurfnFish · Jan 23, 2024

Stonedfish said:
Saw this picture regarding the fire.
That is a lot of crab gear that was lost.
SF

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that would explain the dense billowing smoke...plastic rope and styrofoam floats

Salmo_g · Jan 23, 2024

Saw that on the news last night. I was wondering, how the hell does a bunch of crab pots catch fire? Must be next to a warehouse or some such structure that was vulnerable to fire.

Bob N · Jan 23, 2024

That looks like the old Bumblebee plant

BFC · Jan 24, 2024

It's Bornsteins plant. They have several facilities in Oregon, Washington and in Alaska. Small family business started by the dad, and now the two sons run it. Very nice family.
Warehouse had waxed liner but no news yet how it started. Going to miss the Dungeness Crab season that just started.

SpawnFlyFish · Feb 15, 2024

Haven't been on here in a while getting all caught up! ATF has not released their findings yet but it does not to appear to be anything criminal! It's going to have a lasting impact on our community for years and years to come. Very sad for everyone involved but beyond impressed by the support from people all over the state to ensure the crabbers are back on their feet and were ready to go for opening day!