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Fire at recycling center in Reidsville under control

The fire doesn't pose a threat to any nearby homes, but the billowing smoke caught the attention of News 2 viewers.

Firefighters were called to a fire at a recycling center off US 29 in Reidsville on Tuesday. 

Rockingham County Emergency Services said a pile of scrap metal caught fire at Foss Recycling around 10:30 a.m. 

Flames and smoke were visible off of Watlington Industrial Drive and near Highway 29. 

No one was hurt and the fire didn't threaten any nearby homes, officials said.

WFMY News 2 photojournalist Sean Higgins captured video five miles away from the recycling center, and big smoke plumes could be seen above the trees. 

A viewer also shared a photo of the smoke plumes near his neighborhood. 

Fire crews said the fire is under control and responders are still working on containment areas.

Credit: Dennis Mersereau
Billowing smoke from the recycling center fire

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