Nashville firefighters working to beat the heat as they contain recycling plant fire
“It’s miserable as soon as you start putting your stuff on we’re sweating.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - As crews work to put out a fire at a Westrock recycling plant they say they’re also tackling two unique challenges: the amount of flammable paper in the building and extreme temperatures.
Stan Bailey says no matter how long you’ve been a firefighter working in this heat doesn’t get any easier.
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“It’s miserable as soon as you start putting your stuff on we’re sweating,” Bailey said.
Taking extra breaks, rotating more often, cold towels and drinking lots of water - these are all things firefighters are doing today to cool themselves down.
“We have to hydrate like every 15 minutes. I pull the company’s out, and rehydrate them. We call in extra companies. Some of these guys don’t get off when we get done here. We go till six in the morning,” Bailey said.
With no injuries to workers or firefighters, they’re considering it a success.
“No transports. We’re doing good. No transports is a good day,” Bailey said.
The Nashville Fire Department says as some hot spots continue to smolder people can expect to see smoke in the air for the next few days.
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