Fire Erupts at Sims Metal Redwood City Metal Recycling Facility

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): A large fire has been reported at Sims Metal metal recycling facility located at 699 Seaport Boulevard in Redwood City near the Port of Redwood City. The large fire originated from a pile of cars that burst into flames, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air, as per investigators.

According to Redwood City Fire Department, the initial call about the fire was received at around 2.59 PM. The fire crews responded to the scene immediately. The County officials confirmed that the fire has already been contained and that it has been extinguished by Wednesday evening.

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The San Mateo County health officials, in a statement, urged residents who are sensitive to smoke to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and ensure that air conditioners and fans are not pulling in air from outdoors. 

This is not the first fire incident at the scrap metal facility. The Redwood City recycling facility has reported multiple fire incidents earlier also. A large fire that broke out at the facility in 2021 had triggered many explosions, causing damage to several vehicles and injuring one worker. Just weeks after that incident, the State of California had ordered the company to assess the level of pollution caused by the facility and take necessary corrective measures to address the issue.