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Health Officials: No Air Hazard From Recycling Plant Fire

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- A fire at a recycling facility put out a lot of thick, black smoke over the Denver metro area on Tuesday afternoon.

The fire was burning at EVRAZ Recycling at 5601 York Street.

Copter 4 flew over the fire which showed fire crews spraying the flames with water.

What caused the fire is being investigated.

Adams County officials say recommended residents stay indoors as Tri-County Health and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment were requested to monitor the air. Tri-County Health says there is currently no hazard based on their monitoring.

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