Fire breaks out at recycling center in Fulton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Emergency crews in Fulton are asking residents to avoid the area around a commercial recycling center after a fire.

The City of Fulton shared on social media, alerting residents to a fire near W 7th Street and Airway Drive and W 7th Street and Route F around 11:30 a.m. Police said the smoke could reduce visibility for drivers.

An ABC 17 News photographer on the scene was stopped near Elaine Drive and W 7th Street in Fulton.

One resident told ABC 17 News she heard an explosion around 10:50 a.m. that shook her house. She reported hearing lots of sirens.

The resident shared photos showing parts of cars and other items on fire.

Black smoke was seen coming from the recycling center.

This is a developing story.