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Loss of large packer 'a major setback for the entire county'

A firefighter walks from the packing house fire on Saturday morning. On Friday, 150 firefighters from 22 departments were on the ground fighting the blaze.

By Bill Moss, Published: February 1, 2025

EDNEYVILLE — A fire that spread from outdoor apple boxes into a giant indoor storage space destroyed Apple Wedge Packers on Friday, demolishing one of the largest packing operations in the county and dealing another crippling blow to an industry still reeling from Hurricane Helene.

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