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Fire destroys Mt. Airy lumber yard and plant
A devastating blaze tore through the Mt. Airy lumber yard and the Peppies Lamour and Safety Company plant on a Friday night. Firefighters battled flames with streams of water, saving nearby structures and preventing total ruin. Several workers were present as crews fought the blaze, with one man reported dead and others injured as the mill and buildings burned. Local authorities investigated the cause as flames raged for hours, with high winds complicating suppression efforts.