Date: December 10, 2020
Location: Clinton, Tennessee (USA)
Address: 520 Jd Yarnell Industrial Pkwy, 37716
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Rubber Dust
Industry: Tire Manufacturing (Automotive)
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Carlisle Tire
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, Carlisle Tire is a part of the Carlstar Group, a specialty tire and wheel manufacturer headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee. The Carlstar Group employs over 3,400 employees in 17 facilities located in four countries and manufactures leading brands like Carlisle, ITP, Cragar, Black Rock, Unique and Marastar.
Incident Description:
On December 10, 2020, WYSH reported a fire at a specialty tire and wheel manufacturer in Clinton, Tennessee.
The Clinton Fire Department received a call shortly before 10:00 p.m. The Fire Chief described the fire, which was located in a dust collector, as “big and hard to get to.” Firefighters worked to put out the flames though the early morning hours.
No injuries were reported but the facility sustained some damage.
Sources:
WYSH
