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Furnace leaks molten glass at Waco glass plant

The plant experiences melt downs every few years, according to officials.
Credit: Waco Fire Department

WACO, Texas — The Waco Fire Department responded to a report of a furnace that was leaking molten glass around 4:30 a.m. Friday at the Owens-Illinois glass plant in Waco.

According to a post from the department's Twitter page, the furnace is in a cooling down process.

Waco Fire Deputy Chief Robby Bergerson said the plant has experienced melt downs every few years, and takes a while to resolve.

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