Nip Impressions logo
Wed, Jun 4, 2025 12:13
Visitor
Home
Click here for Pulp & Paper Radio International
Subscription Central
Must reads for pulp and paper industry professionals
Search
My Profile
Login
Logout
Management Side
International Paper Mill fire extinguished in Georgetown, South Carolina

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (From news reports) - Fire crews responded to a fire at the International Paper site in Georgetown County Saturday, May 31, officials confirmed.

At 2:55 p.m., crews responded to the scene and saw heavy black smoke coming from a large coal silo.

Responders deployed handlines and entered the silo finding a heavy fire load on the coal conveyor system, according to Brandon Ellis, emergency service director for Georgetown County.

The fire was spreading vertically.

Firefighters responded with an aggressive attack, and the flames were brought under control.

No injuries were reported from the situation, and damage was contained to the original silo, Ellis said.

Ensure up to 50,000 Pulp and Paper professionals see your company as they search this directory.


Printer-friendly format

 





Powered by Bondware
News Publishing Software

The browser you are using is outdated!

You may not be getting all you can out of your browsing experience
and may be open to security risks!

Consider upgrading to the latest version of your browser or choose on below: