According to press reports, a fire erupted at the Tremonton, UT. plant operated by West Liberty Foods on Friday October 2nd. The fire started at 
approximately 05h30 in a boiler room that housed equipment to heat thermal cooking fluid.
Three employees were injured in initial attempts to contain the fire that was doused by the Tremonton City Fire Department. The area around the plant was evacuated as a precautionary measure against the possible release of ammonia. The fire was confined to the service room and did not affect the plant although damage is estimated at $1.5 million.