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Crews battling fire at Jacksonville paper company

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JACKSONVILLE, TX (KLTV) -

Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a fire at an industrial building in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Fire Rescue says the blaze at Western Pulp Products has been burning since before the 4 o'clock hour.

At the time the fire was reported, officials say only two people were inside the building.

Witnesses say ladder trucks are working to douse the flames.

Two EMS units are on the scene.

Western Pulp Products produces molded fiber, a paper product.

No injuries have been reported.

We have a crew en route, and will bring you the latest on KLTV Channel 7 and KLTV.com.

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