BEAUMONT, Texas — Jefferson County first responders were called to a business fire in the 6300 block of Industrial Rd. at Fred Clark Felt Co. near Cheek late Tuesday.
The building is located just off of I-10 southwest of Beaumont.
Jefferson County ESD #4 was called to the fire, along with Beaumont Fire and Jefferson County ESD #3.
Jeremy Hansen, Fire Chief at ESD #4, said the business manufactures felt, which is used in making a number of products.
Hansen said the fire was primarily contained to a piece of manufacturing machinery and the sprinkler system was able to prevent the spread long enough for firefighters to get into the building and put the fire out.
The business received extensive smoke and water damage.
No one was injured according to officials.