Pork scratchings factory gutted by devastating' fire ahead of Christmas
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Pork scratchings factory gutted by devastating' fire ahead of Christmas
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"Last night our factory [...] experienced a fire. This has been a devastating event for our family-run business and our team, and it is something we are still coming to terms with. We are incredibly grateful that no one was injured. Right now, we are carefully working through the recovery process, assessing the damage, and doing everything possible to rebuild and resume operations as soon as we are able."
The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, and seeks donations to fund reporters while keeping content free of paywalls. The outlet highlights investigations and documentaries and stresses the importance of parsing facts from messaging. A family-run pork scratchings factory, G. Simmons & Sons in Bloxwich, Walsall, was gutted by a large blaze ahead of Christmas. West Midlands Fire Service sent more than a dozen crews and witnesses reported thick smoke as firefighters worked through the night. The company reported no injuries, described the event as devastating, and said it is assessing damage and working to rebuild. Pork scratchings are strips of salted pigs' skin cooked until crisp.
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