Growmark has confirmed that on Feb. 22, 2015 at approximately 10:00 p.m. EST a structure at the Growmark fertilizer facility in East Liverpool, Ohio caught fire. It said local responders were able to control and extinguish the fire safely; no injuries were reported. The main office and bulk fertilizer storage buildings were unaffected by the fire and the majority of the facility remains open and operational.
Growmark said local and state fire marshals have opened an investigation in an attempt to determine the cause of the fire. “Growmark is committed to facility safety and security for our employees and the communities in which we operate,” said Brian Hundman, Plant Food Operations Manager. “First responders are critical to incidents like this, and we appreciate the efforts of the local teams who were quickly on the scene. We will work closely with authorities on the investigation, and provide any information or support they request.”