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Shelter-in-Place Remains as Large Fire Burns at Dayton Vehicle-Recycling Plant

Air-quality checks are planned as officials await clearance to lift restrictions.

Overview

  • Firefighters continued battling the blaze early Wednesday at the Gulf Inland Logistics Park in Dayton.
  • Liberty County officials ordered residents north of US-90 and east of SH-99 within roughly five miles to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off A/C units.
  • About 20 fire agencies responded from across the region, and the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department remains on scene.
  • No injuries have been reported, according to local officials.
  • The cause of the fire is under investigation, and authorities said the shelter-in-place will be lifted once an all-clear is issued following air monitoring.