Manildra Group to conduct investigation into mill blaze, full production resumes

Full production recommenced on Friday morning following a fire incident in the cleaning section of the mill on Tuesday night.

All employees were immediately evacuated from the site at around 11pm on Tuesday night when the fire started in a dust extraction area, and the Manildra Group said it would have an external investigation conducted to look into the cause of the blaze.

"We are committed to maintaining our focus on safety, rigorous quality assurance & quality control, and to our maintenance programs at our manufacturing sites," The Manildra Group said via a statement.

Seven RFS crews and two Fire and Rescue NSW crews were initially called out to the fire, and come Wednesday morning there were eight Fire and Rescue NSW staff and 10 RFS volunteers still working to extinguish the blaze.

With the fire extinguished, work has recommenced and the Manildra Group, one that produces Australian-made flour and bakery premixes for Australia and around the world, says it is working closely with customers and transport operators to ensure products are delivered.

"We thank our customers for their ongoing support and patience during this time," the Group said via a statement.

"We would like to thank Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Police, the Rural Fire Service and Ambulance, including their volunteers for their assistance and immediate response."

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