Conveyor Fire Reported at Chemical Plant in UKConveyor Fire Reported at Chemical Plant in UK

Crews responded to a fire in piece of conveying equipment Monday morning at the Perstorp UK Ltd. chemical plant in Warrington, UK, several local news organizations reported.

Firefighters made their way to the facility at about 7:30 a.m., arriving to find the equipment smoldering, the Warrington Guardian reported. Friction generated from a jam in a sacking machine’s conveyor belt are thought to have caused the fire to ignite.

Electricity to the conveyor equipment was cut and firefighters remained on scene for about 30 minutes to ensure the site was safe, according to coverage by news website Warrington Worldwide. Officials told media that no injuries were reported during the incident. 

Editors Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that the fire broke out in a Solvay chemical plant in Warrington. This information has been corrected.

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