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Houston recycling company had history of illegal burning citations before massive fire
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Bryce Newberry , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the fire and the company's history can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2 News, which reported on the incident and the company's past citations.
A large fire occurred at a recycling company in Houston's East End, involving a significant pile of trash, mostly tires. The fire sent a substantial plume of smoke into the air, visible from various parts of the city. The incident took place at Mammoth Metal Recycling.
Details about the fire's cause and impact are limited, but it is known that the company had previous issues with illegal burning. Further information about the fire and the company's history can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2 News, which reported on the incident and the company's past citations.
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Category: safety Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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