No one was hurt and firefighters remained on scene for hours to help get rid of the smoke and to make sure the fire was out completely.

In a statement Jackie Hamel, the general manager of the Anheuser-Busch Columbus brewery, said, "Tonight a fire occurred on a line that was undergoing maintenance work. There were no employees injured, and employees who responded were well-trained and they managed it properly. At Anheuser-Busch, safety is our top priority and we take comprehensive measures to provide a safe work environment for our employees. We have long-standing programs in place that include general safety training for employees, as well as job-specific training for individuals."