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Firefighters dealing with leak of molten glass at Fuyao plant

Tony Reid
Nov 2, 2025
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MOUNT ZION — Multiple fire departments were involved Sunday morning in dealing with a molten glass leak at the huge Fuyao Glass Illinois Inc., plant on East Elwin Road in Mount Zion.

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The Illinois Manufacturers Association's Makers on the Move bus tour made a stop at Fuyao Glass Illinois Inc. on Friday, where Rick Price, vice president, invited the community to take a tour and see what they do there.

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Contact Tony Reid at (217) 421-7977. Follow him on Twitter: @TonyJReid

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