Severstal Fire Update

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-Severstal says last nights fire was a result of molten steel being spilled.  The fire was called in around 7:30.  Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours before containing it. Severstal says a ladle of steel was spilled on one of the lines at the caster.  Some damage was done to the equipment but fortunately no one was hurt.  Severstal says the plant is continuing to operate at normal capacity despite the accident.