Crews battling massive blaze at recycling plant

By CNN Newsource

Published August 19, 2021 8:28 AM

By CATHERINE CATOURA, IYANI HUGHES

LITHONIA, GA (WGCL) — Firefighters are still battling a massive blaze at a recycling plant in DeKalb County that started early Tuesday afternoon.

The fire occurred at the Encore Recycling on Chapman Road.

As of Wednesday, crews are still extinguishing hot spots that have popped up throughout the night.

No injuries have been reported. Firefighters are still investigating the cause.

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