Fire breaks out at Sanford tissue factory

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Fire at Sanford tissue factory

Sanford and Seminole County firefighters responded to a fire at the Resolute Tissue factory in Sanford early Friday.

Firefighters battled a large blaze in Sanford on Friday.

The fire broke out at a toilet paper factory, according to authorities. 

What we know:

Firefighters responded to Resolute Tissue on St. Johns Parkway at about 2:30 a.m.

Sanford and Seminole County firefighters responded to the scene to put out the fire. 

What we don't know:

It’s unclear what started the fire or if there was any major damage at the factory. 

The facility produces bath tissue, paper towels and other tissue products from recycled pulp and/or virgin fiber, according to the company’s website

The Source: The information used to write this article was sourced from the Seminole County Fire Department.

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