Columbus fire chief confirms explosion at recycling plant, no apparent injuries

  • Source: WRBL-TV CBS 3 Columbus
  • Published: 09/18/2023 12:00 AM

VIDEO: There was an explosion about 8:30 Sunday night at the Radius Recycling plant off 10th Avenue in Columbus, Fire and EMS Chief Sal Scarpa said. He said the fire that resulted posed no threat to those in the surrounding areas. The fire was on a recycling pile at the back of the complex. Fire officials had it contained about 10 p.m. Foam trucks from the Columbus Airport and Fort Moore were called in to help put the blaze out. There were no apparent injuries to anyone at the plant or firefighters, Scarpa said. There were four or five trucks on the scene fighting the fire, which could be seen from several miles away. Columbus Fire & EMS remain on the scene as the fire continues to smolder.



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