Smoke Billows from Fire at Providence Scrap Metal Yard

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster):  Firefighters are working to knock down a fire that broke out in a Providence scrap metal yard Wednesday night.

The fire appears to have ignited within Rhode Island Recycled Metals off of Allens Avenue. A thick plume of black smoke could be seen billowing over I-95.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

Rhode Island Recycled Metals is currently at odds with the capital city over a $25,000 environmental fine and nearly $160,000 in back taxes that the embattled scrapyard has been ordered to pay.

 Courtesy: www.wpri.com