6:45AM Operator called shift foreman to come to the HV packaging area.
6:46AM Foreman arrived at the area. He observed that a super sack under Filling Station #2 had melted. Further investigation showed a fire in the baghouse above the packaging lines.
6:47AM - Orange Plant Protection arrives on scene. Operators who are trained first responders began fighting the fire with hand held fire extinguishers and then laid out 1 1/2" fire hose to add water for final extinguishment.
7:05AM - Fire extinguished.
7:20AM - All clear of incident (No Injury or Public Fire Department dispatched)
Current Status:
1)South Crumb Unit will remain down until Root Cause is understood and properly countermeasured.
2) All equipment has been opened so the investigation team can inspect prior to RCA
3)Baghouse blower and motor will be removed and checked for potential ignition source.
4) Check the static eliminator to confirm its functionality
5)Check all grounding and bonding of equipment to verify that grounding is proper.