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Crews working to put out fire at recycling and scrap metal facility, Houston FD says
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk Brandon Hamilton , as published by ABC13 Houston
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident can be found through ABC13 Houston, which is providing updates on the situation.
A fire broke out at a recycling and scrap metal facility in Houston's southeast side. The Houston Fire Department is working to extinguish the flames at Ironman Scrap Metal. Heavy smoke was visible coming from the facility at one point.
The cause of the fire has not been determined and is currently under investigation. Further details about the incident can be found through ABC13 Houston, which is providing updates on the situation. For the most current information, readers can refer to their coverage.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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