Massive plastic fire at New Albany recycler

[AteUp]

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WHAS11) -- Firefighters are battling a massive fire at QRS Recycling in New Albany, Indiana.

The fire is burning at QRS Recycling in New Albany near the intersection of 10th and Floyd streets.

Firefighters say that most of what is on fire is bundled, recyclable plastic material.

Four fire departments, including Louisville Metro, have been called in to assist on the fire.

Firefighters are primarily concerned with keeping the fire from expanding to the building and say that weather is a serious concern for firefighters. Firefighters are unable to battle the fire for long periods of time and are having to switch out to keep from getting dehydrated.

The WHAS11 crew saw one firefighter brought out and treated for rehydration.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

[philipfleek]

Dang, look how thick that black smoke is. Too hot for that crap.

[nateb440]

All those people trying to leave a minimal carbon footprint by recycling must feel pretty good about themselves.

[AteUp]

All those people trying to leave a minimal carbon footprint by recycling must feel pretty good about themselves.

LOL, good one.

[Iceman35]

I'll bet that smells awesome.

[BIGBADDAD]

All those people trying to leave a minimal carbon footprint by recycling must feel pretty good about themselves.

Quote of the year!!! My buddy used to build garbage burners and told me their best customers were recycle plants!