No structural damage was reported following an early morning fire at an Emporia business Tuesday.
Emporia, Olpe and Americus firefighters were all called to Thermal Ceramics at 221 Weaver Street in Emporia around 4:45 am. According to Emporia Fire Batallion Chief Tony Fuller, light smoke was visible upon arrival and employees were exiting the building.
The fire was caused by a malfunction in the manufacturing process and was limited to a 20-inch metal wheel with fiberglass batting on it. Fire units extinguished the flames with water and ventilated the area.
Damage estimates are currently pending and no injuries were reported.
5:30 am Tuesday: Area fire crews respond to reported structure fire at Emporia business
Area firefighters responded to an early morning structure fire at an Emporia business Tuesday morning.
Emporia, Olpe and Americus fire crews were called to Thermal Ceramics at 221 Weaver Street in Emporia around 4:45 am. Full details are pending, however, early indications are the fire may have been the result of an equipment malfunction.
The building has been evacuated as crews remain on scene. Word on injuries, an exact cause, origination point and damage estimates are currently pending.
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