Fire destroys stacker building at Neopit wood mill; lumber inventory also damaged

A fire at Menominee Tribal Enterprises in Neopit, March 3, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Menominee Tribal Enterprises)

NEOPIT, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A Neopit wood mill is closed Tuesday after it experienced an early morning fire.

Menominee Tribal Enterprises says it lost its stacker building and associated equipment. Some lumber inventory was damaged in the fire as well.

All employees are safe and no injuries were reported.

Production operations are closed for the day as the organization assesses the damage and begins determining the next steps for recovery and continuity of operations.

The Menominee Tribal Enterprises store and main office remain open and are operating during regular business hours.