A reported explosion at the OTR plant on North Avenue damaged the building. (Kevin Myrick, RN-T)
One building has visible damage to the side of the building and the roof.
Rome-Floyd County Fire Department Chief Gordon Henderson said one person had steam burns but he didn't know to what extent.
Henderson also said the explosion was a steam explosion.
OTR representatives on the scene declined to comment and instructed the reporter to leave the property.
A supervisor advised authorities that there were no serious injuries, according to 911 traffic.
Two people were transported to the hospital with burns according to officials on the scene.
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