124 Shortly after the strike ended, Western States suffered another setback when an electrical fire broke out. As the plant’s second shift left work, the main electrical distribution panel burst into flames. The fire department responded quickly, and extinguished the flames. Retiree Joe Bange, who had designed the electrical system, returned to help Maintenance Supervisor Eddie Williams restore power, while many employees volunteered to help with the clean-up effort. As a result, the shop and office were shut down for only one day. CHAPTER 10 Joseph Bange