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Chrisman Road fire: Scrapyard goes up in flames, smoke could be seen for miles

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Published  August 28, 2024 3:13pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 26 Houston

Large fire at Harris County recycling facility

A massive fire broke out at a recycling facility and crews have been on the scene for hours on Chrisman Road. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour is at the scene to get more information.

The Brief

    • The fire was located at Industrial Metal Recycling at 13917 Chrisman Road.
    • Large clouds of black smoke could be seen in the sky for miles.
    • Harris County Fire Marshal's Office and Westfield Fire Department were called out to extinguish the fire.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A scrapyard caught fire on Wednesday and sent large plumes of smoke into the air on Wednesday afternoon. 

According to the Harris County Fire Marshall Office, the fire was reported at 13917 Chrisman Road at a scrapyard and Westfield Fire Department is at the scene to assist. The location is Industrial Metal Recycling, a single-level structure.

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The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said the cause of the fire was due to unauthorized burning. 

HAZMAT worked with authorities to conduct air monitoring, provide drone operations, and inspections issued orders to secure the scene.  

No injuries were reported.

Aldine Fire & Rescue reports the first party stated they were burning wood pallets outside.

The owner of the scrapyard says the fire started from the back to the front. He stated there are only tires and trash on fire. Six people were working when the fire broke out.

Source

    • Harris County Fire Marshall Office