Small Fire Hits Royal Oak Recycling Plant

ROYAL OAK, MI — A small fire at Royal Oak Recycling on Hudson Street was quickly extinguished by firefighters Wednesday afternoon. The fire started on a conveyor machine at the recycling facility, causing a sprinkler system to be activated and a buildup of smoke. No injuries were reported, according to a Daily Tribune report.

“They had a fire inside one of the machines,” said Fire Chief Dave Cummins. “It doesn’t look as though there was any structural damage from the fire.”

For more, go to the Royal Oak Daily Tribune.

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