A massive blaze broke out at the Sims Metal recycling facility in Redwood City on Wednesday afternoon, sending a large plume of smoke visible from miles away. Fire crews responded promptly to the blaze, which occurred near the port and salt marshes. The smoke drifted into surrounding areas, including Sunnyvale and Santa Clara County, prompting local health officials to issue a smoke advisory. Residents sensitive to smoke were advised to remain indoors. Despite the significant smoke, no shelter-in-place order was issued for nearby residents. Officials noted potential impacts on air quality. By late Wednesday evening, the fire was extinguished.
UPDATE: Crews have extinguished a fire at a metal recycling center in Redwood City. https://t.co/tQ9HyLIIBn https://t.co/TfXU5DLQX2
Crews are battling a fire at a Redwood City metal recycling facility Wednesday evening. Officials with the Bay Area Air Quality District are advising the public to remain indoors to avoid exposure. https://t.co/l8QXHmwVX1
UPDATE: Smoke from fire at Sims Metal in Redwood City drifting into Santa Clara County, prompting firefighters in the area to issue a smoke advisory. https://t.co/zF0aJHJiaV @sccfiredept says those who are sensitive to smoke should remain indoors if possible.
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HAPPENING NOW: Just getting to the scene of a fire at Sims Metal in Redwood City. We couldn’t see the smoke from 101 but Sunnyvale officials are saying smoke is working its way there. @abc7newsbayarea https://t.co/i4Wm3xE407 https://t.co/PbO4BbFGNs
JUST IN: Massive blaze at metal recycling facility could impact air quality, officials say https://t.co/JWNkSvuHgv
A fire broke out at a metal recycling facility in Redwood City Wednesday afternoon, sending off a huge plume of smoke that could be seen from miles away. While crews are battling the blaze, a shelter in place for nearby residents has not been issued. https://t.co/EXxIyHL4o7 https://t.co/TW41BAgSMb
Fire crews are currently battling a large fire in Redwood City. The smoke is working its way into Sunnyvale. Those who are sensitive to smoke should remain indoors if possible. There is no active fire in Sunnyvale.
Crews are battling a fire burning near the port and salt marshes in Redwood City. The fire is sending off a huge plume of smoke that can be seen from miles away. https://t.co/RBnb2PH0im https://t.co/RBnb2PH0im
Smoke from a reported fire at Sims Metal in Redwood City. AD inspectors are investigating. There is potential for smoke impacts in the area & downwind neighborhoods. Avoid exposure by remaining indoors with windows/doors closed. Follow instructions from local health officials.
Crews continue to battle a fire in Redwood City. Live aerial coverage and latest updates here: https://t.co/9Mk99eNk0Y https://t.co/ZeMdr7tNab
WATCH LIVE: Fire burns at Redwood City metal recycling plant, producing huge plume of smoke https://t.co/BIsZE7UNt1 https://t.co/SHNiJwI7gK
Crews are responding to a fire at a metal recycling plant in Redwood City Wednesday afternoon that is sending up a large plume of smoke over the Peninsula. https://t.co/BMxOM8xQUj
BREAKING NEWS: Redwood City firefighters respond to fire on Seaport Boulevard https://t.co/WUdpMXfhRl
Here's a look at the fire burning in Redwood City. Watch live aerial coverage: https://t.co/taR6llTrxT https://t.co/7seFrWAwyC
#BREAKING: Crews battling fire in Redwood City. Watch live aerial coverage from NBC Bay Area's SkyRanger: https://t.co/SlvA9OT0kh https://t.co/AKmFeYvICI