Major disaster averted at Lincoln plant after machine begins smoldering overnight

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Workers were evacuated from the ADM soybean processing plant early Wednesday morning after a dryer unit began smoldering.

Lincoln Fire & Rescue was called to the area near Cotner Boulevard and Cornhusker Highway around 1 a.m., after the machine’s temperature began soaring.

Crews were on standby as the plant’s workers followed safety procedures and scrambled to contain the danger.

There was concern that other machines might overheat as well, jeopardizing the entire facility, but the worst case scenario was prevented.

So far, there haven’t been any reported injuries.

Authorities have not said how much it will cost to fix the damage.