Second fire erupts at Ford supplier Novelis’ aluminum plant in Oswego, New York

Another fire broke out Thursday at Novelis’ aluminum plant in Oswego, New York — marking another setback for one of Ford Motor Company’s major aluminum suppliers.

The latest fire broke out around 8:45 a.m., prompting multiple fire departments to respond and evacuate all employees, a Novelis spokesperson confirmed to FOX Business.

“The fire is now out,” the spokesman said. “Crews remain on site to monitor.”

No injuries were reported.

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Thursday’s fire comes months after another that suspended operations for several months at the facility, which is a major supplier of automotive aluminum to Ford and is used in vehicles like the F-150 pickup truck.

Another small fire was reported at the plant in October, USA Today reported.

In response to whether Thursday’s fire might delay the planned reopening of the plant, a Novelis spokesperson told FOX Business the company couldn’t share details yet.

The spokesman said: “We have not been able to assess the extent of the damage yet. We will announce this as soon as we are able to do so.”

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The Ford F-150 Lightning is on display during the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. (Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)

“We are aware of the situation and are working with Novelis to learn more,” a Ford spokesperson told FOX Business in an email.

The September fire not only halted operations at the Oswego facility, but also prompted Ford to temporarily cut production at its Kentucky truck plant and cut its earnings forecast by $1.5 billion to $2 billion before taxes and interest, according to Reuters.

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The Novelis sign is pictured on the facade of the factory building of the company’s recycling centre. (Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert/Image Alliance via Getty Images)

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Novelis had initially expected that the plant would fully reopen in early 2026, but recently said it plans to resume operations in the affected portion of the facility by the end of December, Reuters reported.

FOX Business’ Daniella Genovese contributed to this report.