Crews are battling a fire at a metal recycling plant in Redwood City Wednesday afternoon that is sending up a large plume of smoke over the Peninsula.
The fire is reportedly burning at the SIMS Metal Recycling Plant located at 699 Seaport Blvd. Smoke was first seen shortly before 3 p.m.Video of the smoke was posted via the Citizen app and was also visible on Alert Wildfire cameras. Aerial footage showed multiple fire trucks pouring water onto the fire. There were also cranes and bulldozers at the site working to extinguish the blaze.Live chopper video of the fire can be seen below.
'The public can avoid smoke exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed, if temperatures allow. Residents should follow instructions from local health officials.'Sunnyvale officials issued an advisory regarding the smoke from the fire, informing residents that the fire was not burning within city limits. Those who are sensitive to smoke were advised to remain indoors if possible.
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