Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co., Ltd.
Notice Regarding Fire at Sapporo Factory (Second Report)
A fire occurred at the consolidated subsidiary's Sapporo factory of Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings, leading to suspension of operations. A special loss is planned to be recorded, with recovery costs and period unknown. There was one minor injury.
Key Figures
- Fire occurrence date and time: February 16, 2026, around 16:52
- Fire extinguished date and time: February 16, 2026, around 22:52
- Human damage: One minor injury
AI要約
Overview and Cause of Fire
On February 16, 2026, a fire occurred at the Sapporo factory of Warabeya Nichiyo Foods Co., Ltd. It was determined that gas leakage due to a combination of operational error on gas equipment and equipment defect ignited by a spark from manufacturing machinery caused the fire. Human damage included one minor injury. Physical damage involved partial burning of the building and manufacturing equipment, as well as widespread smoke and soot damage.
Suspension of Operations and Impact on Business Performance
The Sapporo factory is currently suspended from operations due to the fire, with recovery costs and timeline undetermined. Transfer of part-time employees to other factories and voluntary retirement solicitation have been implemented. Product supply is managed through transfer to the Kushiro factory and cooperation with peer companies. A special loss is planned to be recorded in the fiscal year ending February 2026, with fire insurance claims amount yet to be determined.
