Fire Alarm Evacuates Building

— Nonessential personnel were evacuated from Wood Specialty Products, 1201 N. Dixieland Road, on Monday morning.

Workers called firefighters at 11:05 a.m. after smelling smoke, said Fire Chief Tom Jenkins.

A smudge of fire inside ductwork used to remove sawdust caused the problem. Workers helped firefighters disassemble the metal ductwork. Once they got access the fire was out in 40 seconds, Jenkins said. A second alarm sounded after the first group of firefighters arrived was just a precaution, Jenkins said.

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