Multiple crews work to extinguish accidental fire at meat processing plant

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WOLF) — Update: The fire has been ruled accidental as of this afternoon according to a state police fire marshal that was on the scene.

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Multiple crews are on the scene of a working fire in Scott Township.

Officials tell FOX56 the fire broke out just before 6 pm. at the Maid-Rite Steak Company meat processing plant.

The structure was fully involved, we're told all employees that were inside evacuated the facility safely.

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There is no word on the cause of the fire. Stick with FOX56 News for more updates on this developing story.