Conveyor Belt Manufacturing Facility Destroyed by Fire

A fire Friday night at CK Beltco in Gainesville, NY, destroyed the entire plant with an estimated $1.5 million in damages.

The fire was reported 6:05 p.m. at the conveyor belt manufacturing plant after a passerby reported flames coming through the roof, Wyoming County Emergency Services officials said.

The building was used by the conveyor belt manufacturing company. The 110-by-105 structure and all the equipment inside were determined to be a total loss.

Nine fire companies were on the scene for seven hours, and no injuries were reported. Damages were estimated at $1.5 million.

The building is owned by Chester and Katie Girod.

The investigation is ongoing.

CK Beltco is a manufacturer of conveyor belts for agricultural business equipment manufacturing, round baler belts, aggregate belting, sawmills, food processing plants, produce processing, recycling centers, woodworking shops, and various farming needs.