MARSHFIELD – On March 28 at 5:35 p.m., the Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department was called to Forte Opening Solutions at 1401 E. Fourth St., Marshfield, for smoke and smoldering material.
“Engine 3, Engine 1, Truck 1 and Ambulance 98 responded with nine personnel,” a release from Marshfield Fire & Rescue Lt. Jason Schad stated.
“Upon arrival, employees had evacuated and maintenance personnel stated that a bearing overheated causing their manufacturing material to start on fire on top of a silo.
“Crews accessed the silo with the aerial device from Truck 1. Access was made to the silo and an auger where numerous hotspots were located. Water from Truck 1 and the facilities deluge system was used to extinguish the hotspots and prevent further extension.
“Damage from the fire was contained to materials used in the facilities manufacturing process.”
No injuries were reported.
Personnel were on the scene for approximately 1.25 hours.
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