Major Fires Break Out at Recycling Centres in Houston, Leicester, Dunfermline

Multiple recycling centers have experienced significant fires recently, leading to large emergency responses but no reported injuries. In Houston, a recycling plant on Quitman Street caught fire around midnight, with flames fueled by metal tanks containing magnesium, requiring firefighters to use dry chemicals to control the blaze. Similarly, in Leicester, a metal recycling center fire caused smoke to drift across the city, prompting road closures and advisories for residents to keep windows and doors shut while firefighters deployed multiple engines and special equipment. In Scotland, the Dunfermline Recycling Centre fire involved rubbish and machinery and required a substantial firefighting effort; the fire has disrupted local waste collection services and is the second major blaze at the site within nine months. In all cases, investigators have not yet determined the exact causes of the fires, and authorities have issued safety recommendations to nearby residents to avoid the affected areas and keep windows closed. These incidents highlight ongoing challenges in managing fire risks at recycling facilities handling combustible materials.