Henry County Sheriff's Office reportedly issued shelter-in-place order
Dramatic new video showed a massive fire that broke out Friday at a plastic recycling company in Henry County, Tennessee, prompting a shelter-in-place order and a large emergency response.
Video showed a giant black plume of smoke rising from the Sigma Renew 360 facility, part of Sigma Plastics Group.
The cause of the fire has not yet been released, as of Saturday afternoon. Crews remain at the scene battling remaining flames.
Emergency crews responded to the area amid air quality warnings.
It is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office issued the shelter-in-place order for people in the immediate area, especially those with respiratory issues, according to a report from local outlet WTVF.
A giant plume of black smoke was seen from the sky.
Sigma Plastics Group did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Henry County is in the northwestern part of Tennessee, about two hours west of Nashville.
Flames and black smoke could be seen coming from the large building.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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