DUDLEY, N.C. (From news reports) - An overnight fire at a manufacturing and packing plant had fire crews battling a blaze in near-record temperatures.

Around 8:30 p.m., Dec. 3, The Arrington Volunteer Fire Department Inc. says it was called for a possible fire at Georgia Pacific, along with the Dudley Volunteer Fire Department, and Mount Olive Fire Department.

Firefighters say flames were found in one of the hoppers that collected sawdust.

According to the Dudley Volunteer Fire Department, a baghouse caught fire and was contained to just the equipment. While the plant was fully operational at the time, the fire happened outside while everyone was inside.