Harcourt Timber Mart Owners Vow to Rebuild Script for Tuesday, Feb. 17 5 pm Newscast:
This is a story from CanoeFM’s Local Journalism Reporter, Elizabeth Oakley.
Just five days after a devastating fire completely destroyed the Kingdon Timber Mart in
Harcourt, the owners are vowing to rebuild what has been a staple in the community for
decades.
CanoeFM spoke with Kevin Dyck, one of three owners of the Kingdon Timber Mart earlier
today. Dyck said despite the shock and sadness of the fire, they are already making plans to
rebuild the main building lost in the blaze. Although he couldn’t provide a dollar value to the
destruction, Dyck said they will be setting up temporary offices on site to continue lumber yard
sales and will eventually begin construction of the new store.
The fire broke out late Thursday evening last week, but by the time firefighters from three
different municipalities arrived, the blaze was already well developed. 35 firefighters fought the
fire but could not save the main building. The lumber yard out buildings did not sustain any
damage. The Ontario Fire Marshall reported the fire’s cause remains accidental and
undetermined.
Employees affected by the fire have been relocated to the Gooderham Timber Mart or working
from home.
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