Lebanon Fire District crews were dispatched to a reported fire at the old mill site in the 800 block of East Milton at 8:55 p.m. after a nearby resident observed a large fire burning on the property.
The first arriving engine found flames 15 to 20 feet high coming from underneath an old railroad spur trestle. The area appeared to contain a significant amount of accumulated discarded materials.
Due to the size of the fire and lack of hydrants in the area, a first alarm was requested for additional manpower, along with a pumper tender carrying 2,500 gallons of water. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control. Crews remained on scene for approximately one hour to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.