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Machine At Former Whirlpool Facility Catches Fire

FORT SMITH (KFSM) – A machine at the former Whirlpool Facility in Fort Smith caught fire Thursday morning (Feb. 22), according to Capt. Levi Risley with F...
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FORT SMITH (KFSM) – A machine at the former Whirlpool Facility in Fort Smith caught fire Thursday morning (Feb. 22), according to Capt. Levi Risley with Fort Smith Police.

Dispatchers said someone called just after 7 a.m., reporting the roof of the building was on fire.

Crews with Fort Smith Fire arrived on scene minutes later and were able to get the fire put out. They left the scene by 7:45 a.m.

At this time, it’s unclear what caused the machine to go up in flames. The Whirlpool facility is currently empty.

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