UPDATE: Fire at McKee Foods contained, no injuries reported

McKee Foods in Collegedale
McKee Foods in Collegedale
photo McKee Foods in Collegedale

Firefighters were able to contain a fire at McKee Foods within 25 minutes before it reached three giant propane tanks, according to a release from Hamilton County Emergency Services, and nobody was injured.

An employee of Plant 2 at McKee Foods saw the fire and called 911 at 6:45 p.m. Fire fighters responded and upon arrival saw flames shooting 15 feet in the air, the release said.

A propane mixer used for baking malfunctioned and caught fire, according to fire officials. The fire was contained before it reached three 20,000 gallon propane tanks, which were about 30 feet from the blaze.

Plant 2 was evacuated and no injuries were reported. Damages are listed at $15,000.

Upcoming Events