TEMPLE, Texas — Pactiv chemical plant on Industrial Blvd. in Temple was evacuated due to a fire burning inside one of its machines. The fire sent a lot of smoke up through one of the smokestacks, according to Temple Fire and Rescue Public Information Officer Santos Soto.
Pactiv chemical plant makes foodservice packaging products including plastic trays and silverware, along with foil and plastic wrap.
The fire was isolated to a chimney flume and is now out. Crews packed up and there is no visible smoke at this time, according to Soto.
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