EDINBURGH, Ind. - Edinburgh Fire and Rescue responded to an early Tuesday morning fire at Bo-Witt Products, 500 N. Walnut St.
The small blaze was reported just after 6 a.m. Battalion 4 arrived to find smoke showing from the structure.
Firefighters made a quick attack and were able to contain the fire to the machine where it initiated.
One person was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries reported.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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