Colbert County agencies respond to Essity Plant warehouse engulfed in flames

COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Florence Fire Department says a building at the Essity Plant was engulfed in flames Saturday morning.

Florence Fire Chief Tim Anerton told News 19 the department got a call around 6:30 a.m. for a fire at Essity Professional Hygiene North America, LLC in Colbert County.

Limestone County Coroner identifies man found after fire in May

Chief Anerton said when his unit arrived on the scene, several agencies were trying to put out the fire: Muscle Shoals Fire Department, Tuscumbia Fire Department, Sheffield City Fire Department and Cherokee Fire Department.

The warehouse building is reportedly engulfed in flames and fire crews are actively working to get the fire under control.

News 19 will continue to provide updates to this story.

Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHNT.com.