BREAKING: Crews Battle Recycling Plant Fire In Albuquerque

NEW MEXICO – Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue, along with the Albuquerque Fire Department, is actively battling a two-alarm fire at a recycling facility, as reported by a spokesperson from Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue.

The fire has erupted in the 5300 Block of Hawking Drive, originating from burning plastic on the exterior of a building within the facility. As a precautionary measure, evacuations are currently underway in the area.

Authorities have expressed concerns about potential hazardous materials present at the site. They anticipate the situation to deteriorate further, with the fire expected to persist for a considerable duration. The firefighting teams are diligently working to contain the blaze and manage the potential hazards at the location.

Recycling plant fire near Kirtland Air Force Base will likely burn for a while.https://t.co/TNDt6HE89c @koat7news #Fire #Albuquerque
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— Byron Morton KOAT (@ByronKOAT) August 6, 2023

There was no immediate word on the cause of the fire or if anyone was injured.

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