Kimball Lumber fire in Kingsville, Ont., caused over $1.5M in damages, vice-president estimates
CBC
The vice-president at Kimball Lumber and Building Suppliers in Kingsville, Ont., is already gearing back up to operate with adjustments to how they do business following a weekend fire that is still under investigation.
The cause of the fire has still not been determined, according to Chief John Quennell of the Kingsville Fire Department.
At the fire's peak, 34 firefighters were on scene, although there were no injuries.
Quennell said the 911 call came in around 7 p.m. ET, and by the time crews got there, the fire had time to develop.
Company vice-president Kevin Kimball said he was heartbroken by the devastation caused by the fire. He estimates damage of more than $1.5 million.
"It's a family business. I'm third generation. My grandfather started this with my father, and it's tough to see, it really is."
Kimball said he rushed to the scene when he found out about the fire.