1 taken to hospital after fire at SW Houston recycling center, HFD says

HOUSTON – A civilian was taken to an area hospital Thursday in unknown condition after a fire at a recycling center in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department.

The fire was reported at a City of Houston recycling center near U.S. 59 and Fountain View Drive around 2:30 p.m.

An 18-wheeler trailer caught fire inside the warehouse, HFD said.

The fire department is investigating the cause of the fire.