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One Worker Burned in Fire at MeadWestvaco

David Ingram

Story Created: Jun 30, 2009 at 3:52 PM CST

Story Updated: Jun 30, 2009 at 3:57 PM CST

One man has been burned in a flash fire at the MeadWestvaco plant in Evadale.

According to Public Relations Manager Penny Sullivan, just before 3 p.m. Tuesday a flash fire in a chemical unloading area injured one employee. The victim, who has not been identified, was flown to a Houston hospital by air ambulance.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

There were no other injuries reported.

Sullivan says she will keep KBMT updated with the latest information.

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