LAFARGEVILLE, New York (WWNY) - Firefighters responded to a report of a working fire at the H.P. Hood plant on Route 411 in LaFargeville Friday mornng.

Initial reports suggest the fire may have begun in a second floor office. It was dealt with quickly, and employees were scrambling to keep water from the firefighting effort from seeping down to the first floor.

A large bay door on the second floor was open.

There were no reports of any injuries. Town of Orleans, LaFargeville, Town of Clayton, Depauville, Theresa, Redwood, Alexandria Bay and Plessis firefighters were all on scene.

State police and Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies were also at the plant.

A group of what appeared to be plant employees was gathered outside.

Most recently, the Hood plant was in the news because of a sh

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