Fire Breaks Out At Joppa Tire Recycling Facility

JOPPA, MD — A fire broke out Friday at a tire recycling facility near Harford County.

Crews from multiple fire stations were called to the Joppa facility located in the 1200 block of Pauls Lane. The fire was contained to a pile of shredded tires and didn't spread to nearby buildings.

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Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company and the Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded to the fire, which was reported at around 12:15 p.m. Friday.

Crews used elevated ladder trucks to pour water onto the burning tires as firefighters battled the blaze from above.

According to Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association, between 40 to 50 firefighters and 15 units responded to the scene, including responders from Aberdeen Proving Ground and Baltimore County.

Officials asked drivers to avoid Philadelphia Road between Joppa Road and Mountain Road (MD 152) while emergency crews worked at the scene.

The fire is being investigated.