Scrapyard fire burns in Gaston County

Dozens of North Carolina fire departments battle fire at recycling service center in Gaston Co.

The fire occurred at the Metal Recycling Services along U.S. 321.

Large fire breaks out at Gaston County scrapyard

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A host of firefighting crews are battling a large fire at a Gaston County recycling facility plant Monday afternoon.  Large plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the Metal Recycling Services facility on York Highway (U.S. 321) near Robinson Road around 3 p.m.  County officials acknowledged it’s a common occurrence at Metal Recycling Services, which is located two miles north of the South Carolina state…

Scrapyard fire burns in Gaston County

Massive Scrapyard Fire in Gaston County Draws Response from Over Two Dozen Fire Departments

Fire crews from across Gaston County and neighboring areas responded Monday afternoon to a large fire at Metal Recycling Services along U.S. 321. Emergency officials said the blaze began around 3:15 pm. More than two dozen departments assisted in battling the flames, including fire crews from across Gaston County, Mecklenburg County, and even South Carolina. No injuries were reported, though one firefighter was treated at the scene for heat exha…