Fire at Minot recycling business generates plumes of smoke

MINOT, N.D. (AP) - Several fire departments in the Minot area have responded to a large fire at a recycling business.

The blaze at Earth Recycling Inc. broke out Thursday morning, sending up thick plumes of dark smoke that could be scene from miles away. KMOT-TV reports that people are being urged to avoid the area.

KXMC-TV reports that no one is believed to have been injured. There was no immediate word on what caused the fire.

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This story has been corrected to show that the name of the business is Earth Recycling Inc., not Earthmovers Inc.