2 firemen injured in Henderson County recycling yard fire

HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A fire broke out Monday at a private recycling yard on CR 4503 Monday afternoon; about 12 departments responded and two firemen have been sent to the hospital. Henderson County Fire Marshal Shane Renberg said they were alerted to a fire in a private recycling yard at about 3 p.m. He said about 12 departments were on scene, with manpower requested from ESD 2 in Smith County. Two dozers were also at the site. As of 6:45 p.m., firefighters had the fire contained. They will remain on scene through the night to prevent flare-ups. Renberg said at least two residential houses were burned by the fire, but that crews were still primarily working on putting out the flames in the recycling yard. Two firemen were taken to the hospital, but no information has been released yet about other possible injuries. CR 4503 has been blocked off to allow responders to work.