Fire Extinguished at Redwood City Metal Recycling Plant

Fire crews have mostly extinguished a fire at the Sims Metal recycling plant in Redwood City, which sent a large plume of smoke into the sky. The fire, which started in a metal scrap pile, required extensive efforts from both firefighters and plant workers to control. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is investigating potential smoke impacts, and local authorities have advised residents to stay indoors if sensitive to smoke. The fire was expected to be fully under control by around 5:30 p.m.