No injuries reported in fire at Modine Manufacturing in Jefferson City
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
No injuries were reported after a fire occurred at Modine Manufacturing on South Country Club Drive in Jefferson City, according to a Tuesday email from the Jefferson City Fire Department.
Crews were called at 11:20 a.m. and found moderate smoke coming from the western part of the building, the release says. Dust collectors in the manufacturing line caught fire, according to the release.
“Fire officials commended the employees for their quick evacuation and effective accountability measures, which ensured the safety of everyone inside at the time of the fire,” the release says.
The release says the fire was put out before it could spread and employees were evacuated from the building for 30 minutes.
The fire is still under investigation, the release says.