Fire Reported at Ahlstrom’s Thilmany Paper Mill in Kaukauna; No Injuries Recorded

A fire broke out Saturday afternoon at the Thilmany paper mill operated by Ahlstrom in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, prompting a multi-agency emergency response.

The Kaukauna Fire Department said crews responded to the mill at around 2 p.m. after reports of smoke and flames at the facility.

Firefighters requested additional support from departments across Outagamie, Brown, and Calumet counties as crews worked to contain and extinguish the fire.

Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported.

Emergency personnel remained at the scene following the incident to assess conditions at the facility and investigate the cause of the fire. Further details regarding the extent of damage were not immediately available.

The Thilmany mill is a long-running paper manufacturing facility in Kaukauna and is operated by Ahlstrom, a producer of specialty materials and fiber-based products.