Fire at Gerdau MacSteel’s Michigan plant temporarily halts mill production

Friday, 04 February 2011 02:44:38 (GMT+3)   |  
       

Mill production was stopped at Gerdau Macsteel's plant in Napoleon Township, Michigan Thursday morning when a small fire broke out, sending three employees to the hospital.

Although mill production is expected to remain halted while the damage and possible causes of the fire are assessed, finishing and shipping functions should not be affected.


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