Fire at Pactiv Evergreen facility in Pennsylvania


HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY, Pennsylvania (From news reports) -- Flames broke out at a Pactiv Evergreen facility in Hazle Township just after midnight early Wednesday morning, Oct. 18.

Several local fire departments responded to the scene as flames broke out in the roof of the building.

Officials believe the fire started from welding that was happening Tuesday.

The scene was cleared just after 5 a.m. and employees were allowed to return to work.

All employees were evacuated and no injuries were reported.

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