Machine catches fire at yarn-spinning plant in Salisbury

CHARLOTTE — A machine caught fire at an apparel manufacturing facility in Salisbury caught fire Sunday morning.

South Salisbury Fire Department said they went to a Gildan Yarns plant on Chamandy Drive around 6:30 a.m. Sunday for a working commercial structure fire.

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Gildan Yarns confirmed with Channel 9 that the fire started in one of their machines. The fire was contained within the equipment, so the structure was not damaged.

There were no injuries either.

A spokesperson said the machine is now in repair and the plant remains fully operational.

Gildan Yarns has eight yard-spinning facilities in the United States, all located in North Carolina. The manufacturer spins yard for brands like Comfort Colors, Goldtoe, and it’s namesake brand, Gildan.

“We are currently investigating the cause of the incident and are taking all necessary precautions to prevent any recurrence. The safety and wellbeing of our employees remain our top priority, and we appreciate the swift response and the professionalism of our team on the ground, as well as that of the fire department,” said the Gildan Yarn’s spokesperson.

Channel 9 asked the fire department how long firefighters worked to control the fire.

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