MULTIPLE CREWS ATTACK LOUDON COUNTY MEAT PACKING PLANT FIRE
Fire crews were on the scene of a blaze at a Loudon County meat packing plant most of the day Wednesday. Crews were dispatched to Family Brands International, LLC off City Park Road to address the fire which started in the smoke house area. Officials say the flames traveled between the metal ceiling and roof of the building. Employees working in the area said that they tried to fight the fire at first with extinguishers. No injuries were reported and the cause of fire is still to be determined. Other areas helping to assist in the incident were Loudon County Fire and Rescue, City of Loudon Fire Dept, Greenback Fire Dept, along with Maryville and Alcoa Fire Departments.