A conveyor belt caught fire at Schnitzer Steel in Tacoma this morning, injuring one worker and halting work while firefighters try to cool the equipment.
The blaze was reported about 8:30 a.m. at the plant, 1902 Marine View Drive.
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Employee injured during fire at Schnitzer Steel plant in Tacoma
A conveyor belt caught fire at Schnitzer Steel in Tacoma this morning, injuring one worker and halting work while firefighters try to cool the equipment.
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