TREMONTON — Fire fighters and emergency crews responded to a large fire at West Liberty Food located at 705 N. 2000 W. The blaze was reported around 5:40 a.m. Friday.
According to emergency radio traffic, several employees were burned in the fire. The extent of injuries were not released.
The first crews on the scene reported a large plum of black smoke coming from one of the plant’s buildings.
Flames reportedly caused the eruption of several storage tanks of ammonia. As a precaution, police contacted residents of neighboring homes and buildings, advising them to temporarily evacuate.
It’s unknown what caused the fire.
will@cvradio.com
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