REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Agri Star Meat & Poultry plant in Postville, Iowa, was on fire Tuesday, according to numerous local and news reports, with fire departments from several surrounding communities helping with firefighting efforts.

The northeast Iowa plant is one of the largest kosher meat-processing facilities in the United States. Agri Star has operated the facility since 2009; the plant was previously run by Agriprocessors.

A post just after 9 a.m. CDT on the Agri Star Meat & Poultry Facebook page read, "A fire is currently active at our facility in Postville, Iowa. Emergency crews have been on-site since early this morning and are actively working to contain the fire. The safety of our team members, emergency responders, and the surrounding community remains our highest priority. We are cooperating fully with local emergency officials and will provide additional updates as verified information becomes available."

According to the company's website, it sources all beef and poultry from local suppliers and holds a kosher certification on all the products processed there.

In May 2026, a fire broke out in the boiler room at the same plant but was contained to that area, according to reports. In February 2021, two men were injured following a propane explosion at the plant.

The Fayette County Emergency Management Agency issued a smoke advisory, warning of reduced visibility and declining air quality due to the fire.

Agri Star is the largest employer in the northeast Iowa town of 2,500, according to Cedar Rapids television station KCRG9.

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