Marathon employee burned in fire at plant in Melvindale

Victim taken to Oakwood, area briefly evacuated before being given all-clear

MELVINDALE, Mich. – An employee suffered burns Wednesday morning during a fire at the Marathon plant in Melvindale.

The person was taken to Oakwood Hospital, where their condition was unknown.

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The fire did prompt evacuations, but the fire was quickly extinguished and has since been cleared.

Sources tell Local 4 the incident was a hydrogen fire.

The plant is located near Schaefer Highway and Dix Street.


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