The Ahlstrom Thilmany Paper mill in Kaukauna.

A fire broke out at Ahlstrom’s Thilmany paper mill in Kaukauna on Saturday, May 16, affecting the wood chip conveyor system and main wood room area of the mill. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, no injuries were reported and crews continue investigating the cause.

The fire is affecting the entire mill’s production, including roundwood procurement, which is currently on pause and will remain so until the mill repairs are complete. It is possible that no roundwood will be received at the mill for the entirety of June, though that is contingent on the speed of repairs. The Wisconsin DNR Forest Products Program will provide updates as more details become available.