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Massive fire at Rocky Mount recycling yard is under control

The City of Rocky Mount posted video showing a large plume of black smoke coming from the recycling center, which buys scrap cars, metals, and industrial and commercial scrap.
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The City of Rocky Mount posted video showing a large plume of black smoke coming from the recycling center, which buys scrap cars, metals, and industrial and commercial scrap.

A fire at a recycling yard in Rocky Mount is under control Friday morning.

The fire at Rocky Mount Recyclers started late Wednesday night and burned for most of Thursday.

The cause hasn’t been identified.

The City of Rocky Mount posted video showing a large plume of black smoke coming from the recycling center, which buys scrap cars, metals, and industrial and commercial scrap.

Officials said any chemicals released into the air during the fire do not pose a threat to people in the area.

There have been no injuries.

Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.