Massive fire 100% contained at Rocky Mount recycling plant
A massive debris fire at a recycling plant in Rocky Mount is finally under control after it burned and smoldered for over 24 hours.
Posted — UpdatedThe fire was reported around 10 p.m. Wednesday night at Rocky Mount Recyclers at 816 Halifax Road.
Crews worked Wednesday night, all day Thursday and a second night to put out the fire and then ensure there were no remaining hotspots. On Friday morning officials said the fire is 100% contained and smoke conditions were "very low," officials said.
On Thursday morning, multiple viewers told WRAL News a large plume of smoke could be seen from Interstate 95.
No one was injured, officials say.
Moore said the cause of the fire has not yet been determined but added there is no risk of any toxins.
People who live and work near the plant told WRAL News it was a shock that it happened so close to home.
"I was surprised to know it was so close to where I work," said Quante Bishop, who witnessed the fire. "We could have been in the warehouse heading out and the flames could have gotten crazier. It was crazy. It was a crazy experience."
The recycling center or scrap yard buys scrap iron and steel, cast iron, cars, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel and industrial/commercial scrap, according to its website.
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