PETERSBURG, Texas — Multiple fire departments responded to a cotton module fire at the Petersburg Co-Op Gin in Petersburg on Tuesday.
The Petersburg Fire Department, Idalou Fire Department, Abernathy Fire Department and Ralls Fire Department all responded to control the flames.
Employees at the Petersburg Co-Op Gin said the cotton fire cannot be put out and has to burn out, which they said might take all night.
Employees also said they noticed smoke around 2:00 p.m. and called the fire department.
Employees said the cause of the fire is not known at this time.