ELNORA, Ind. (WTHI) – A fire destroyed a factory in Elnora, Indiana Tuesday afternoon.
The fire happened at Basiloid Diversified Products, near Mable Street and North East Street.
According to the company’s website, “Basiloid Products Corp. first developed the “Lift-A-Pliance” lift truck attachment over forty years ago… Founded in the era of World War II and incorporated in 1952, our continuous goal has been to aid all customers, large and small, improve the way they do business.”
Several departments responded to the fire. Investigators haven’t released a cause, but say the building is a total loss. Fire officials say about 30 people worked at the facility.
The fire is believed to have begun at the back of the business. Fire officials believe paint and other flammables resulted in the fire spreading.
No one was hurt in the blaze.
Elnora Fire Chief Rob Dove says the fire is one that residents won’t soon forget.
Dove says, “It’s been a day that Elnora will remember for a long time. Hate the loss this time of year. I know there are several employees here that are going to be out of work. We’ve got to keep them in our thoughts and prayers.”
