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Springfield, OR.  Just befor 6:00 PM on Wednesday, Eugene Springfield Fire responded to an industrial fire at Swansoon Plywood in Springfield.  Arriving crews found a fire in the fuel hopper for the plant's boiler system.  Crews worked with Swanson staff to extinguish the fire.  The truck company with its 100' platform is especially helpful in directing large volumes for water in to hard to reach places.  There was no measurable damage to the facility or its functionality thanks to the close coordination and good communication between Swanson's maintenance staff and responding fire crews.  These fires are typically caused by friction in the system that can create an ember in the organic material.