Pine Bluff officials investigate fire at Twin Rivers Paper Mill


PINE BLUFF, Ark. (From news reports) -- Pine Bluff fire officials started investigating a fire that happened at the Twin Rivers Paper Mill on Thursday, April 7.

According to reports, the fire began in an area outside where recycled paper was being stored before it was processed.

Embers were then blown by strong winds into woods that were nearby and caused small brush fires, with crews containing them within a couple of hours.

There were no reported injuries and officials are still working to figure out what started the fire.

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