Fire Damages Irving Tissue Warehouse in Dieppe, New Brunswick

PAPER INDUSTRY NEWS

Jino John

4/22/20261 min read

A fire at a warehouse operated by Irving Tissue in Dieppe caused significant damage, according to local authorities and company officials.

Emergency crews responded to the blaze at the company’s facility, where flames and heavy smoke were reported. Firefighters worked to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to adjacent structures within the industrial area.

No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. Authorities confirmed that all employees were safely evacuated from the site.

The cause of the fire has not been determined, and an investigation is underway. Officials have not yet provided an estimate of the total damage or the potential impact on operations at the facility.

CBC News reported that the warehouse is part of Irving Tissue’s broader manufacturing and distribution network in the region. The company is a division of the larger Irving group, which has a significant industrial presence in Atlantic Canada.

Local officials indicated that emergency response teams remained on site following the initial containment of the fire to monitor for hotspots and ensure the area was secure.

Further updates are expected as investigators assess the damage and determine the origin of the fire.