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Recycling plant fire sends plumes of smoke into sky
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Yvonne Suarez , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The plant, which processes plastics and wood products, is situated on highway KM 27 to Casas Grandes.
A fire broke out at a recycling plant in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, sending large plumes of smoke into the air. The plant, which processes plastics and wood products, is situated on highway KM 27 to Casas Grandes. Details of the incident are limited at this time, with no information available on potential injuries.
The Juarez Department of Public Safety reported the fire, which occurred this morning. For further information on the fire, including any updates on injuries or the cause of the blaze, readers can refer to the original report from KVIA ABC-7.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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