Fire breaks out at First Quality Tissue plant in South Carolina
A fire broke out on 20 September 2026 at First Quality Tissue's Anderson, South Carolina plant, prompting a multi-agency fire response. No injuries were reported and the extent of damage has not been disclosed.
Why this mattersA prolonged outage at a mill running continuous shifts with about 885 staff would tighten regional towel and bath-tissue supply; damage is not yet disclosed.
- A fire was reported early on Sunday 20 September 2026 at First Quality Tissue's Masters Boulevard plant in Anderson, South Carolina.
- Homeland Park Fire Department led a multi-agency response and no injuries were reported.
- The extent of damage and any production impact have not been disclosed.
- The plant opened in 2022 after a pledged USD 1bn investment and 1,000 jobs, and employed about 885 people as of 2021.
- A Through-Air-Dried machine installed from March 2021 added 70,000 tons a year of premium towel and tissue capacity.
Sources
hoodline.com