Overview
- The blaze at the Sigma Renew 360 plastics recycling plant sent thick black smoke over Henry County and prompted a shelter-in-place order for nearby homes.
- With many departments on scene drawing from hydrants, Henry County called in tanker trucks to shuttle water to the fire.
- Officials reported no civilian injuries, and two firefighters treated for heat exhaustion returned to duty.
- Authorities said the facility’s three buildings were destroyed in the fire.
- Investigators have not determined what sparked the blaze.