Indiana fire at recycling plant prompts evacuation of more than 2,000 residents
Indiana State Police said the blaze was at the former Hoffco factory
More than 2,000 residents were told to evacuate Tuesday afternoon after a large fire broke out at a recycling plant in Indiana, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky.
The fire broke out in the City of Richmond, which is about 70 miles east of Indianapolis and near Ohio’s western border.
Richmond Mayor Dave Snow described it as a "serious, large-scale fire."
"Many units are on scene," Snow said. "Please avoid this area if possible, as it is dangerous, and allow our first responders room to get this under control."
"The smoke is definitely toxic," said the Indiana State Fire Marshall on scene according to Fox 59.
"This fire is going to burn for a few days," he added.
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Indiana State Police said the blaze was at the former Hoffco factory
More than 2,000 residents were told to evacuate Tuesday afternoon after a large fire broke out at a recycling plant in Indiana, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky.
The fire broke out in the City of Richmond, which is about 70 miles east of Indianapolis and near Ohio’s western border.
Richmond Mayor Dave Snow described it as a "serious, large-scale fire."
"Many units are on scene," Snow said. "Please avoid this area if possible, as it is dangerous, and allow our first responders room to get this under control."
"The smoke is definitely toxic," said the Indiana State Fire Marshall on scene according to Fox 59.
"This fire is going to burn for a few days," he added.
Indiana fire at recycling plant prompts evacuation of more than 2,000 residents
A fire broke out at a recycling plant in the City of Richmond, Indiana Tuesday afternoon, prompting the evacuation of more than 2,000 residents.
