Crime & Safety
Update: Fire Continues to Burn at Metal Recycling Facility, Those Who Smell Smoke Advised to Shelter in Place
The one-alarm fire was reported at 1:20 p.m. at Sims Metal Management on Seaport Road.
Update: Sunday 5:50
The metal debris fire continues to burn at theĀ Sims Metal Management,Ā located in the 600 block of Seaport Road. Ā San Mateo CountyĀ Office of Emergency Services is asking anyone who smells smoke toĀ shelter in place.
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Original story: Sunday 4:30 p.m.
By Bay City News
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Firefighters were responding to a fire burning at a metalĀ recycling facility near the Port of Redwood City this afternoon, a dispatcherĀ said.
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The fire was reported at aboutĀ 1:20 p.m.Ā at Sims Metal Management,Ā located in the 600 block of Seaport Road, the dispatcher said.
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The one-alarm fire was burning in an outdoor pile of scrapĀ recyclables, the dispatcher said.
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No injuries have been reported, though heavy smoke could be seenĀ coming from the facility.
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The fire could take as long as three hours to be fullyĀ extinguished, the dispatcher said.
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No evacuations were necessary, but residents in the area whoĀ smelled smoke were being advised to stay inside.
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