SEWARD COUNTY —Investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire late Wednesday at National Beef, 1501 East 8th Street in Liberal.
Crews responded just before 10p.m. Wednesday to a fire reported in trailers in the load out area of boxed beef storage on the east side of the plant, according to Liberal Fire Chief Kelly Kirk.
Some of the trailers contained product to be shipped and other trailers involved were just loaded with pallets. It took crews approximately three hours to bring the fire under control, according to Kirk. There were no injuries to employees or firefighters.
Officials have not released a damage estimate.
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SEWARD COUNTY —Law enforcement reported a large fire late Wednesday on the east side of National Beef, 1501 East 8th Street in Liberal, according to a social media report from the Liberal Police Department.
"Please avoid the area and do not attempt to drive on East 8th St. near National Beef at this time. Liberal Fire Department is on scene, give them space to work."
Police and fire officials have reported no specific details or other information. Check the post for more information as it is released.