Smelting furnace blew-up at the Accurcast plant in Wallaceburg.  March 08, 2017.  (Photo courtesy of CKFES)Smelting furnace blew-up at the Accurcast plant in Wallaceburg. March 08, 2017. (Photo courtesy of CKFES)
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Minor Explosion Causes Minor Damage

There are no injuries after a minor explosion in Wallaceburg.

Fire crews responded around 11am Wednesday morning after a smelting furnace blew-up at the Accurcast plant at 333 Arnold St.

Damage is estimated at $2,000.

The factory was briefly evacuated.

The Ministry of Labour, TSSA and the Office of the Fire Marshal have been notified.

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