Firefighters contain fire at recycling, scrap metal facility in southeast Houston
Houston trash fire near Goodyear Drive, SH 225
A massive plume of smoke rises from a trash fire in southeast Houston on Tuesday morning.
HOUSTON - Houston firefighters say they've contained a fire at the recycling and scrap metal facility that sent a massive plume of smoke into the sky on Tuesday morning.
What we know:
The fire was reported shortly before 6:50 a.m. near Goodyear Drive and the La Porte Freeway, just outside the I-610 Loop.
Officials said more than 3,500 feet of supply hose was laid to establish a reliable water supply to the fire. Despite extreme heat and challenging conditions, crews made quick, strategic decisions to secure water from nearby hydrants and keep the fire contained.
Authorities stated there were no reported injuries or transports. Air and water quality monitoring continues, with no danger to the surrounding area identified at this time.
What we don't know:
It's unclear at this time how the fire started. The cause is under investigation by the HFD Arson Bureau.
The Source: The information in this article comes from the Houston Fire Department active incidents board and visuals from the scene.