Early morning blaze destroys lobster processing plant in New Brunswick
DEER ISLAND, N.B. — Fire has destroyed a major lobster processing plant on Deer Island in southern New Brunswick.
Images posted to social media show a huge blaze early Thursday morning at the Paturel International facility on Northern Harbour Road, which employs about 100 people.
RCMP say employees reported the fire at 2:20 a.m.
“All people inside were able to leave the building unharmed, however the warehouse and packing plant were completely destroyed by the fire,” Sgt. Chris Henderson said in a statement.