Smithville Fire Department Summoned to Foutch Industries

The Smithville Volunteer Fire Department was summoned to Foutch Industries in the Industrial Park beside Tenneco early this morning (Monday).
Central dispatch received the call at 3:06 a.m.
Fire Chief Charlie Parker said a large machine caught fire causing smoke to spread throughout the building. Employees on duty were evacuated and no one was injured.
According to Chief Parker, the fire was contained to the one piece of equipment and did not cause any damage to the building.
Smithville Police were also on the scene.