KMUD News 04 01 25

Explosion at Scotia Biomass Power Plant Leaves One Worker Injured

What was reported as an explosion at the Scotia biomass power plant on 108 Main Street yesterday morning left one worker injured. The incident was reported at approximately 9:40 a.m. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the biomass plant at the Humboldt Sawmill Company for the report of an injury following an explosion.

The injured worker, a 43-year-old man, sustained burns to his face and suffered an injury to his left hand. According to medical personnel, he was engulfed in flames for approximately 20 seconds before leaping from a balcony—about 10 feet down—to escape the fire he classified as a flare up. The victim reported holding his breath before jumping to avoid inhaling the flames. Emergency responders later determined he had first- and second-degree burns covering roughly 10% of his body.

Emergency crews responded Code 3, arriving with lights and sirens. The cause and exact nature of the explosion as well as any damage to the facility has not yet been disclosed.

KMUD News has reached out to the Humboldt Sawmill Company for comment but as of press time, we have not received a reply. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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