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A fire broke out at Sims Metal recycling center in Redwood City, causing a large plume of smoke visible for miles. Firefighters had the blaze under control by 5 p.m., and no injuries were reported. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District monitored the air quality, advising sensitive individuals to stay indoors. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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.