1:40AM Dryer #18 shutdown.
3:42 AM Operator restarts introducing feed into extruder per procedure
3:44 AM Operator notices smoke coming from dryer and shuts down equipment
3:44 AM Plant Protection receives automated alarm that Process #2 sprinkler systems activated
3:45 AM Operator manually activates sprinklers inside 1st and 2nd stage dryers
3:45 AM Operator contacts Plant Protection to respond
3:46 AM Plant Protection Lieutenant arrives on scene and fire was already extinguished by sprinkler
4:03 AM All clear issued
There were no injuries. No outside emergency help required