Updated: 6:43 a.m. on March 1, 2018

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – Fire officials say as of 6:40 a.m., the fire is under control.

Crews are continuing to put out hot spots. Authorities say the fire started in a machine at the Wisconsin Paperboard Corporation around 4:15 a.m.

The building was evacuated and no one was hurt. 

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Updated: 6:12 a.m. on March 1, 2018

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – Authorities tell our CBS 58 crew on the scene no one was hurt in the fire. 

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Posted: 5:25 a.m. on March 1, 2018

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – Emergency crews are responding to a report of a fire at a Milwaukee paper mill early Thursday morning.

The plant is located near E. Thomas Ave. and Newhall St. The call came in around 4:30 a.m.

A CBS 58 crew on the scene reports seeing smoke.

There’s no word on injuries or the extent of the fire.

This is a developing story, stay with CBS 58 for updates.

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