The fire started at 816 South Halifax Road late Wednesday night. Crews were sent to the fire Wednesday at 10:22 p.m., according to Rocky Mount Fire Chief Darvin Moore.
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The fire burned for most of Thursday.
Rocky Mount Fire Department gives update on recycling fire
Video from the scene released by the City of Rocky Mount showed a big plume of black smoke coming from the site. The fire was 85% contained Thursday afternoon, the fire department told ABC11.
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Officials say the toxic chemicals released into the air do not pose a threat to people in the area.
The cause of the fire has not been released. There have been no injuries reported.
Rocky Mount Recyclers buys scrap iron & steel, cast iron, cars, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel and industrial/commercial scrap, according to its website.