Employees use fire extinguisher against mechanical fire

Lincoln, NE – Employees at a manufacturing plant in Lincoln, NE utilized a portable fire extinguisher to stop the spread of a duct fire. After a mechanical failure in the plant’s exhaust system sparked the fire, employees used a nearby fire extinguisher to knock out the flames before firefighters arrived on scene. Fire officials praised the employees for their quick response, noting that they likely prevented serious damage to the plant.

KETV – Lincoln, NE

 

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