Massive Fire Burns Georgia Tire Plant
CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. --
A large industrial fire illuminated the sky in Carroll County Sunday morning.
Investigators said a massive blaze broke out at Trintex Corporation, a tire manufacturing plant, near downtown Bowdon.
Nearby residents said they smelled smoke, heard explosions and called for help.
"Totally blown away It's been some massive explosions," said Wayne Williams.
Investigators said only one person was at the plant when the fire started, and that person made it out safely.
Firefighters spent several hours fighting the fire.
"They made tires, everything they made was out of rubber and I guess once that rubber got hot and started rolling," said Bowdon police Chief Mark Brock.
The plant employed more than 300 people.
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