Questions raised about why factories were operating despite COVID-19 shutdown order
High winds and lack of water hindered firefighters responding to the blaze
Nearly 20% of the community of Mato Leitão is now out of work
Responders arrived Thursday afternoon to find the factory engulfed in flames
Stubborn flames required a mutual aid request to neighboring firefighters.
Crowded living conditions force early evacuation of nearly 300 neighbors.
The two-alarm blaze drew responders from three agencies, including the North Haven Fire Department.
An investigation revealed that the production area had only one door.
To aid firefighters, officials cut power to the surrounding Montreal neighborhood.
EnerSys hopes to recoup half of the $30 million loss from insurance coverage.