(Michigan City, IN) - There was no structure damage in a fire this morning at a Michigan City manufacturing company.

 

Firefighters responded to Midwest Wheel Coaters in the area of Royal Road and State Road 212.  Michigan City Fire Department spokesperson Tia Free said one of the machines malfunctioned and caused the filtration system on that machine to catch fire.

The flames were contained to the machine but enough smoke was created to send four employees to the hospital with smoke inhalation and force the use of fans to air out the structure.

 

Free said all of the medically treated employees were later released.  

 

The flames were put out in about 30 minutes or less with fire extinguishers used by employees and firefighters.