Massive fire burns at Rocky Mount recycling plant

Crews on Thursday morning responded to a massive fire at a Rocky Mount recycling plant.

The fire was reported before 7:45 a.m. at Rocky Mount Recyclers at 816 Halifax Road.

Multiple viewers told WRAL News a large plume of smoke could be seen from Interstate 95.

Sky 5 flew directly above the fire at 10:45 a.m., which was smoldering as crews continued to extinguish hot spots.

The cause of the fire was unknown. WRAL News is working to learn if anyone was injured.

The recycling center or scrap yard buys scrap iron and steel, cast iron, cars, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel and industrial/commercial scrap, according to its website.