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Warehouse Fire Sends Thick Plume Over Houston’s East End

Firefighters are actively responding to a blaze at a metal recycling site with investigators yet to identify a cause.

Overview

  • The fire was reported at 2:55 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Kellogg Street and Manchester Street in Houston’s East End, prompting a multi-unit Houston Fire Department response.
  • Houston Fire Department radio traffic and incident logs show units were dispatched to Mammoth Metal Recycling at 770 Kellogg Street as crews worked the scene.
  • Traffic and highway cameras and eyewitnesses documented a large plume of smoke that was visible from multiple parts of the city.
  • HFD has reported no injuries so far and emergency crews continue firefighting and scene work while the cause remains under investigation.
  • Nearby businesses and residents reported heavy smoke and possible air-quality impacts, and officials say they will provide updates on damage, safety guidance, and any road or building closures.