Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 27 May 2008 -- Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) announced that its North Central plywood mill, located in Prince George, British Columbia, has been rendered inoperable as a result of a fire that broke out at the facility during the evening of 26 May 2008.

No serious injuries to employees resulted from the fire. No decisions have been made regarding the status of the operation. The mill annually produces 185 million square feet of plywood on a 3/8-inch basis and employs approximately 250 people. This incident is not expected to have material financial effect on the company.