HOUSTON – A large fire that broke out at a plastic recycling warehouse in north Houston was contained on Saturday, and no air quality problems have been reported, according to the Houston Fire Department.
50 people were evacuated from the facility, and there were no injuries.
Firefighters were dispatched to the two-alarm fire at the warehouse in the 2000 block of Semmes Street around 9:30 a.m.
@HoustonFire is currently on scene at 2000 Semmes St. performing extinguishment efforts after receiving reports of a warehouse on fire. Fire upgraded to a 2 alarm. No FF or civilian injuries reported. Currently, no evacuation/shelter in place activated. Please avoid area.
— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) November 11, 2023
There are no water issues in the area, and people should avoid the scene due to traffic.