ELIZABETHTOWN — Because of the chemical fire along U.S. 701 South between Elizabethtown and Clarkton this morning, the Bladen County Water Department has reported discoloration in the water and low pressure in the area.

Telephone messages were being sent out at about 2:45 p.m.

Service is expected to be restored once the fire is extinguished.

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