Fire crews from across Gaston County and neighboring areas responded Monday afternoon to a large fire at Metal Recycling Services along U.S. 321. Emergency officials said the blaze began around 3:15 pm.
More than two dozen departments assisted in battling the flames, including fire crews from across Gaston County, Mecklenburg County, and even South Carolina. No injuries were reported, though one firefighter was treated at the scene for heat exhaustion.
The Ranlo Fire Department reported arriving at 5401 York Highway around 3:38 p.m. to assist Crowders Mountain Fire Department. Tanker 19 helped set up a water supply point behind the facility, while both Tanker 19 and Rescue 19 assisted in suppressing the fire. While on the scene, Engine 19 remained in district and responded to three separate service calls, including a medical emergency, a motor vehicle accident, and another outside fire.
Agencies responding included:
Initial Responders:
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Crowders Mountain FD
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Gastonia FD
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Union Road FD
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New Hope FD
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Gaston EMS
Additional NC Agencies:
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Ranlo FD
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Stanley FD
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East Gaston FD
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Mount Holly FD
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South Point FD
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Ag Center FD
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Bessemer City FD
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Tryonota FD
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Hugh’s Pond FD
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Cherryville FD
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Gaston County OEMFS
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Gaston County Police
South Carolina Departments:
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Clover FD
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Bethel FD
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Bethany Santiago FD
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Riverview FD
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Newport FD
Additional Requested Units:
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Spencer Mountain Road FD
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Alexis FD
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Lucia Riverbend FD
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Community FD
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South Fork (Lincoln County) FD
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Oak Grove FD (Cleveland County)
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Kings Mountain FD
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Belmont FD
Authorities have not yet released the cause of the fire. The Gaston County Police Department is assisting in the ongoing investigation.
