had all six of the department's engines at the fire. Crews from Mount Vernon, Fairfax, Marion, Ely, Hiawatha, and Swisher fire departments assisted.

Firefighters said paper and cardboard continued to burn in a warehouse at the plant. They expected crews would be there all night, working to move the material out of the building.

Firefighters said the flames were under control Saturday evening. The department didn't believe there was a threat to the rest of the plant or to the surrounding area.

"Thanks to our neighbors from Ely, Fairfax, Hiawatha, Marion, Mount Vernon, and Swisher fire departments," read the Sunday post. "Each of these agencies sent personnel and equipment to assist at the fire."

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Cedar Rapids Firefighters said they expect to work all night to contain a fire at a papermilling factory.

At about 8 a.m. Saturday, crews responded to a large active fire at International Paper, 4600 C Street Southwest.

Cedar Rapids had all six of the department's engines at the fire. Crews from Mount Vernon, Fairfax, Marion, Ely, Hiawatha, and Swisher fire departments have assisted.

Firefighters said paper and cardboard continued to burn in a warehouse at the plant. Crews were working to move the material out of the building.

Firefighters said the fire is under control and there is no threat to the rest of the plant or to the surrounding area.

One firefighter suffered minor injuries, and was treated and released. There are no reports of other injuries.

Firefighters have not yet released a cause for the fire.

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Cedar Rapids Police tell TV9 the fire department is responding to a