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Conveyor Belt Catches Fire at Anheuser-Busch Building in North Columbus

The Columbus Fire Department has contained a fire at a warehouse on Anheuser-Busch's property on Schrock Road Saturday night.
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The Columbus Fire Department has contained a fire at a warehouse on Anheuser-Busch's property on Schrock Road Saturday night.

A conveyor belt caught fire in a pasteurizing machine.

No one was hurt and firefighters remained on scene for hours to help get rid of the smoke and to make sure the fire was out completely.

In a statement Jackie Hamel, the general manager of the Anheuser-Busch Columbus brewery, said, "Tonight a fire occurred on a line that was undergoing maintenance work. There were no employees injured, and employees who responded were well-trained and they managed it properly.  At Anheuser-Busch, safety is our top priority and we take comprehensive measures to provide a safe work environment for our employees. We have long-standing programs in place that include general safety training for employees, as well as job-specific training for individuals."

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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