Firefighters from the Cy-Fair Fire Department have successfully contained a large scrap metal fire at a recycling facility in northwest Houston, as reported early this morning. According to KHOU, the fire department disclosed the incident via social media at 7:06 a.m., with the blaze occurring at a plant located on FM 529 near U.S. 290. While the fire was confirmed to be contained just before 11 a.m., crews diligently worked on site to fully extinguish the flames.
The response to the incident required multiple road closures, advising motorists to seek alternative routes. Affected roadways included FM 529, Fairview, and Wright Road. Despite the intensity of the fire, no injuries have been reported.
The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office, accompanied by HazMat crews, has been involved in the investigation to determine the cause of the fire, a detail that remains unknown at this time. The statement by Assistant Fire Chief Clements, to KHOU, indicates crews were set to work throughout the day to ensure public safety and the area's return to normalcy.
Additional information obtained by Click2Houston adds context to the chaos that ensued as authorities urged drivers to completely avoid the district affected by the incident. The exact time the fire started remains unclear. A comprehensive investigation is expected to follow to fully ascertain any risks posed by the recycling plant operations in the wake of this event.
