Massachusetts

Fire Breaks Out at Chemical Manufacturer in Quincy

1,000 gallons of coconut oil were leaking from a refractor when they caught fire

A fire broke out Saturday night at a chemical manufacturer in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Quincy firefighters received a call around 8:30 p.m. for a report of a fire at Twin River Technologies on Washington Street.

Employees told firefighters on arrival that an oil-based product was on fire. 

Water and foam were used to knock the fire down, and the flames were under control within 30 minutes.

Fire officials say 1,000 gallons of coconut oil were leaking from a refractor and caught fire.

No one was injured. 

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