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Agri Star Fire: History and Heat | Des Moines News
A massive fire erupted at the Agri Star meat plant in Postville early Tuesday, forcing over a dozen fire departments to battle flames visible for miles and prompting water conservation alerts and health advisories. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. But this isn’t the first emergency at the site—previous fires, a 2021 explosion that injured workers, and a notorious 2008 workplace raid that led to hundreds of arrests and a 27-year prison sentence for the owner all add to its turbulent history. Authorities remain tight-lipped on the cause, but the story of Agri Star is far from over. Listen…
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