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Forestry Plant Catches Fire in Brooks County

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Posted at 4:28 PM, Sep 12, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-12 16:28:00-04

QUITMAN, GA (WTXL) - A plant that manufactures forestry caught fire in Brooks County early Monday morning. 

The fire broke out around 1 a.m. at the Langboard Manufacturing Facility on Highway 84. Firefighters said they were able to contain the fire around 7:45 a.m. 

Crews from Thomas County, Valdosta, Remerton and Clyattville also helped out. Brooks County firefighers said no injuries were reported, though they are still investigating the cause of the fire.

There are no estimates on the amount or cost of damage. We will update this story as we confirm more details.