Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Biltmore Estate Winery Fire Injures One
There was a fire at the Biltmore Estate Winery in Asheville.
It started in a room with machines and boilers because of electricity.
Firefighters came quickly and sprinklers helped put out the fire.
One worker got hurt, but he was okay after treatment.
Everyone was told to leave the building, and no one else got hurt.
The fire didn't cause much damage, and officials are looking into what caused it.
Electrical fire occurred in Biltmore Estate Winery's mechanical/boiler room during routine work.
Asheville Fire Department responded quickly, and sprinklers helped contain the fire.
One contractor suffered hand burns and received treatment but was not seriously injured.
All personnel were evacuated, with no injuries reported among guests or staff.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and no major damage was reported.
- Who
- Contractor working at Biltmore Estate Winery
- What
- Electrical fire in the winery's mechanical/boiler room
- When
- 11:22 a.m. Tuesday
- Where
- Biltmore Estate, Asheville
- Why
- Cause of the fire is under investigation
- Location
- Biltmore Estate, Asheville
- Time
- 11:22 a.m. Tuesday
- Cause
- Electrical fire in mechanical/boiler room
- Injuries
- One contractor with hand burns
- Response
- Asheville Fire Department and sprinklers
- Evacuation
- All personnel evacuated, no guest injuries
- Status
- Fire contained, no major damage reported