Cavendish Agri Services Fire in O’Leary no risk of explosion

May 2, 2023
O'Leary, Prince Edward Island

News release

O'Leary Fire Department and RCMP responded to a fire at the O'Leary Cavendish Farms Agri Services in O'Leary last night. There was no explosion threat to the public, and the fire's cause is still under investigation.

On May 1, 2023, at 10:35 pm, O'Leary Fire Department and West Prince RCMP responded to a fire at the O'Leary Cavendish Farms Agri Services warehouse. Fire officials quickly determined that the burning materials were not an explosion risk and could be contained. There was no extended threat to the public, and no injuries have been reported. One building was severely damaged; the fire's cause is unknown, and Fire Marshal is investigating.

The O'Leary Fire Department was assisted by Alberton, Miminegash, Tignish, Tyne Valley, and West Point Fire Departments.

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Contact information

Gavin Moore (Cst)
Media Relations Officer / Agent des relations avec les médias
RCMP PEI / GRC – IPE

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