Banning vinyl record factory fire caused $8 million in damage
A fire that broke out at a vinyl record factory in Banning last week caused $8 million in damage, according to CAL FIRE.
The blaze was reported around 8 a.m. on February 8 at Apollo Masters Corp. on the 100 block of Lincoln Street. CAL FIRE crews were able to contain the fire in the 15,000 square foot structure by 10:44 a.m.
No injuries were reported.
The blaze has left the business with an uncertain future, according to a statement put out on the company's website.
"To all of wonderful customers. It is with great sadness we report the Apollo Masters manufacturing and storage facility had a devastating fire and suffered catastrophic damage. The best news is all of our employees are safe. We are uncertain of our future at this point and are evaluating options as we try to work through this difficult time. Thank you for all of the support over the years and the notes of encouragement and support we have received from you all."
The fire was knocked down with assistance from 10 different emergency response agencies, including personnel from American Medical Response, Banning PD, CAL FIRE/Riverside, Department of Fish and Wildlife, March ARB, Morongo Fire Department, Riverside City FD, Riverside County Environmental Health, Riverside County Fire Department, Riverside County Fire Emergency Management Department, according to the CAL FIRE incident page on the fire.
