Verbatim for May 16, 2024: Biscuit Mill Fire Doused Quickly May 14, 2024 May 14, 2024 Updated May 14, 2024 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Clogging of the eight-story-high wheat conveyor system at the Sunshine Biscuits, Inc., mill caused fire and mechanical damage late Thursday afternoon.The automatic sprinkler system, however, doused the fire shortly after it broke out and sounded the alarm at the downtown fire station.The fire started from friction of a pulley against the immovable belt after the system clogged.Firemen reported damage was extensive as the conveyor belt burned in two and large quantities of wheat were spilled.The fire was on the seventh floor of the tall building near the east end of Second Street. — The Dalles Daily Chronicle, May 16, 1964 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Security And Public Safety Mechanics Industry Construction Industry More from this section The History Museum presents ‘Gorge Youth Speaks’ The History Museum to present ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ photo exhibit, opening reception +2 Cruise with a cause Top Jobs PT Tasting Room Associate at HRD EXPERIENCED ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN WANTED AT HOOD RIVER COUNTY CHEFS DONG XI LYLE View all jobs News and Info from our Community Partners Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?) Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Columbia Gorge News Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published. News Updates Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Obituary updates Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices. Oregon Capital Press Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News Promotions and acquisitions Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections. Registered users-non-subscribers Imported List: Registered users-non-subscribers Sports updates Receive weekly updates on local sports news. Manage your lists Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesFrom Uplift Local: State high court dismisses Stevenson recall petitionDeaths & Services: March 4, 2026Repr. Helfrich Responds to Passage of Farm Store Permit BillObituary: April Green‘No God-given reason why you should not vote for this’: Klickitat Co. Commissioners approve giant flag donationObituary: Debra PackerObituary: Micheal ElmerCouncil authorizes funds for families impacted by ICE, adopts updated employment land strategyObituary: Evelyn ClaytonNathan Dean Sets ‘General Hospital’ Return as Luke’s Son Ethan Lovett After 6 Years Images VideosSorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. CommentedObituary: Richard Miller (1)Obituary: Bob Kitch (1) Latest News Hood River County tentatively approves Amazon facility off Highway 35, just outside Odell White Salmon Valley School District admin changes coming next year Four Riverhawk girls, three boys mentioned in 2025-26 TVC all-league basketball awards Three from The Dalles compete at 4A boys state wrestling Central Gorge Master Gardener Association Spring Plant Sale to be held May 9 Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center to offer 40 hour Basic Mediation Training this April, May Eagle boys miss playoffs in final year in NWOC Riverhawk girls beat Estacada, lose to Molalla
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