SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A fire at a recycling plant in Sumter County on Saturday prompted a warning from the sheriff’s office that all nearby residents should stay indoors.
The fire was reported at Trademark Metals Recycling, located at 991 County Road 429A, near Sumterville.
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All residents living within one mile of the recycling plant were instructed by the sheriff’s office to stay indoors due to the smoke.
The burning trash reportedly contained hazardous material, the sheriff’s office said on social media.
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The fire was out and the air was clear by 4 p.m., according to the sheriff’s office.
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