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EXCLUSIVE: Large Fire Near The Mercedes Benz Battery Plant
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A fire in a building near the Mercedes Benz Battery Plant in Bibb County has multiple fire departments in the area battling the blaze at this time, officials have confirmed to the Tuscaloosa Thread.
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Details about the fire are few at the moment, but a spokesperson from the Tuscaloosa Fire Department confirmed they have answered calls for assistance and are working to put out the blaze.
Photos from the scene, obtained by the Tuscaloosa Thread, can be seen below.
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We will update this breaking story throughout the day.
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