Corn syrup plant catches fire in Loudon

Corn syrup plant catches fire in Loudon

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LOUDON (WATE) -- A corn syrup manufacturing plant in Loudon County caught fire early Monday.

Loudon County Fire and Rescue responded to the Tate & Lyle plant on Blair Bend Road early Monday morning. Officials there report the fire was contained by about 5 a.m.

Officials remained on the scene for some time, checking for hot spots and ensuring the fire will not spark up again.

No details have been released concerning the cause of the fire.

No information is available regarding the damage or whether anyone was injured in the incident.

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