The incident took place on Sunday, November 7. Volunteer firefighters from Nowogrodziec:
[...] at 5:18 a.m. we were dispatched to a fire at a sawmill in Czerna. Unfortunately, upon arriving at the scene, the reports were confirmed.
And they continue:
The fire engulfed metal-and-wood sheds, pellet and sawdust warehouses, as well as the plant's equipment. The firefighters' tasks included directing three water streams at the fire and lighting the scene. Once the situation had been brought under control, they began dismantling the burned elements with demolition equipment in order to extinguish the remaining hotspots.
They also add: – The material damage is extensive; fortunately, the main hall was not damaged.
The operation lasted two hours and involved uniformed personnel from OSP KSRG Nowogrodziec, OSP KSRG Czerna, OSP Zebrzydowa, OSP Gierałtów, OSP Wykroty, JRG Bolesławiec, as well as the police, who are investigating the incident.