Explosion at International Paper Mill

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CULLEN, LA (KSLA) – Five fire departments had to respond to an explosion at the International paper Mill Tuesday night. That explosion happened around 8:50pm in Cullen, LA.

Webster Parish Sheriff Gary Sexton tells KSLA News 12 that some conveyer belts caught on fire.

There were initial reports of an explosion, but they're wondering if the explosion was caused by some chemical barrels near the conveyer belts.

He also says that there was minimal damage reported and no injuries.

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