Sidney Sugars Incorporated experienced a fire in a pulp dryer last Thursday night. According to general manager David Garland, a shaft broke on a gear drive, which stopped the drum and started the pulp inside on fire. The employee in that position immediately isolated the problem to the drum, and followed procedure to a T. Sidney Sugars determined that fire department involvement was warranted and called them.
The incident occurred at 6 p.m. and the fire department was wrapped up and gone by 8:30. Loss was limited to the pulp in the dryer, with no other damage.
Garland would like to recognize and thank the Sidney Sugars employees who responded promptly and correctly to the initial problem, and the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department for their quick response and professionalism.
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