Gibson City soybean factory back to full operation after fire

GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — After a fire at a soybean dryer facility in Ford County last month, the company says the plant is fully operational.

International Flavors & Fragrances, the owner of the soybean plant, said the site was reopened within two days and back to full operation by April 26.

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All equipment affected from the fire has been removed.

“We’re currently working with our network of partners to maintain our normal operations,” a statement from IFF officials to WCIA reads.

The company also said there were no injuries from the fire.

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