A handful of small fires developed inside an Emporia production facility Friday morning, and the exact reason is currently unclear.
Emporia Fire responded to Thermal Ceramics at 221 Weaver around 7:20 am. There were some initial reports of explosions on the third floor, but those were unfounded. Thre were some “pops” in the facility’s fiberglass vat that caught several small items on fire. All fires were doused by 8 am. The cause for the “pops” has not been clarified.
No injuries were reported.
8:20 am Friday: Investigation underway after reported fire at Emporia’s Thermal Ceramics
Emporia Fire spent part of its Friday morning at the scene of a reported fire in southeast Emporia.
Fire was reported at Thermal Ceramics, 221 Weaver, around 7:20 am and was reported out around 8 am.
An investigation is underway. A cause and origination point has not been announced.
7:40 am Friday: Fire reported at Emporia’s Thermal Ceramics facility
Emporia Fire is at the scene of a reported fire in southeast Emporia.
Fire was reported at Thermal Ceramics, 221 Weaver. Additional details are currently pending.
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