A significant fire broke out at the Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) soybean processing plant in Kershaw, South Carolina, on Sunday afternoon, triggering an extensive response from local emergency services.
WCNC Charlotte reported the incident began around 5:20 p.m., prompting several crews to battle the flames well into the evening. The fire was successfully contained by 8 p.m.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation as authorities working to determine the origin and circumstances surrounding the incident. The prompt response from local fire departments and the Kershaw County Fire Service played a crucial role in containing the blaze.
The Kershaw Fire Department's swift and effective response resulted in the successful containment of the fire by 8 p.m., and crews remained onsite as a precautionary measure. There were no reported injuries as a result of the incident.
ADM is actively investigating the cause of the fire, and further details about the incident will be revealed as the investigation progresses.
