EFFINGHAM, Illinois (From news reports) -- Firefighters from Effingham and Teutopolis responded to Quad Graphics in Effingham, where a fire was reported in the scrap room of the printing plant.

The fire was caught early on the first floor where the vacuum system is located. Effingham Assistant Fire Chief Matt Kulesza said sensors worked properly and sounded to alert workers.

An estimated 200 employees were evacuated. There were no injuries reported.

Quad Graphics maintenance crews "worked hand-in-hand with the firefighters" taking apart piping from the vacuum system to douse the fire caused by friction of paper within the shredding system, said Capt. Jeff Landrus.

The maintenance department helped take apart three sections of piping that catch scraps of paper and once those were replaced, operations were expected to resume at Quad Graphics.

"They were able to get to the fire quickly," said Effingham's Lt. John Kronewitter.

Montrose and Altamont fire departments handled Effingham's two stations during the fire emergency. Effingham city police and Illinois State Police also briefly responded to the location. Effingham Fire Chaplain Carol Gapsis was on scene, as well.

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