MUNCY, Pa. — When the smoke finally cleared, one thing stood untouched inside the charred remains of Muncy Homes Inc.’s Premier Plant — an American flag, hanging bright with color against the backdrop of destruction.
“It was still there, just hanging,” said Tracey Myers, Vice President of Operations at Muncy Homes. “When the smoke cleared, that flag was shining through.”
The flag now serves as a powerful symbol of resilience for a company determined to rebuild after a devastating fire tore through its Premier Plant in Muncy Creek Township on October 8.
Quick Action After the Fire
A maintenance worker discovered the fire early that morning after opening a door and being met with a “ball of black smoke.” Firefighters contained the blaze by 6 a.m., but not before it caused extensive damage to equipment and the building itself.
By 7 a.m., Myers and his team were already making plans to keep production moving.
“We went right to work on getting the Muncy plant back up and running,” Myers said. “We ran the Superior line dry so that we could still supply our builders with homes on time.”
Assessing the Damage
The fire appeared to have started near the plant’s ceiling jig, with most of the damage concentrated around a resin machine and nearby electrical systems. “Right now, I think the cause is still undetermined,” Myers noted. “It looks like an accidental electrical fire, but we may never know for sure.”
At the time of the fire, approximately $300,000 worth of homes were on the production line. Two of those homes were replacement units for customers who had already lost houses to fires.
“That was one of the hardest calls to make,” Myers said. “Telling those builders that their replacement homes also burned—it was heartbreaking.”
Continuing the Mission
Despite the setback, Muncy Homes continues production at its neighboring Superior Plant to ensure builders face minimal disruption. “We’ll keep building in the Muncy plant until reconstruction is complete,” Myers said.
Founded in 1972, Muncy Homes manufactures 400 to 500 custom modular homes annually, serving clients from Virginia to Maine. The company expects to rebuild the Premier Plant — potentially from the ground up — and hopes to have it completed by June of next year.
“If we have to rebuild,” Myers said with conviction, “we’re going to make it bigger, better, and more efficient — adding more employees, more jigs, and the ability to build even more homes.”
Through the smoke and loss, the flag still hangs as a reminder of Muncy Homes’ enduring spirit — and the team’s resolve to keep building the American dream.
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