Fire At Better Way Products
Initial report: New Paris Fire Department requested a full assist from Milford Fire Department along with tankers from Leesburg and Turkey Creek fire territories at a structure fire this morning.
The local agencies responded to a multiple alarm fire at Better Way Products Plant 2 on CR 23, between US 6 and CR 50, New Paris. Fire departments from at least five other agencies have also been called in.
The initial call was around 2 a.m. Shortly after 3 a.m. the additional manpower was requested. The fire was brought under control at 6:35 a.m.
Tankers are being refilled approximately one-fourth of a mile away at an irrigation well, at New Paris Fire Station and New Paris Elementary School.
Warsaw Fire Department has been put on standby for the Milford and Leesburg departments.
We will have further information from New Paris Fire Chief Joe Warstler later today.
