(WKYT) – A fire broke out Sunday night at a refinery in Somerset, according to the Parker’s Mill Fire Department.
The Continental Refinery on Refinery Road caught fire Sunday night. Prior to the fire, the refinery had been shut down for several days, says the fire department.
Firefighters say the cause was likely from hot embers getting inside some of the machinery.
According to fire crews, several firefighters from various departments were on the scene overnight. The scene was reportedly cleared a few hours before noon Monday.
Firefighters say there is extensive damage to the silage area. No injuries were reported.