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Norfolk firefighters respond to fire at paper recycling facility

NF Church Street Atlantic Paper Stock, Inc. fire (May 19)
NF Church Street Atlantic Paper Stock, Inc. fire (May 19)
NF Church Street Atlantic Paper Stock, Inc. fire (May 19)
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NORFOLK, Va. - Firefighters with Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded to a fire at a local paper recycling facility Thursday afternoon.

Crews were dispatched to Atlantic Paper Stock, Inc. on Church Street at 3:15 p.m.

Officials told News 3 when units arrived, they didn't see anything visible. However, while investigating, they found there was a fire inside the business.

Firefighters made an interior attack and noted sprinkler activation.

The fire was called under control at 3:37 p.m.

Crews are still on scene completing an overhaul. The fire marshal's office will then conduct its investigation.

At this time, it's unknown what caused the fire or where it originated.

Stay with News 3 for updates.