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Bo-Witt Products fire quickly doused by Edinburgh Fire Department

Courtesy-Edinburgh Fire and Rescue

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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