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Plastic Recycling Facility Fire Causes Evacuation

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A PLASTIC RECYCLING PLANT IN NORTH CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND, yesterday morning completely demolished the facility.

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Toxic smoke and dust from the fire led the fire brigade to evacuate the neighborhood until the fire had been knocked down.

Early investigation has shown that the fire was deliberately set, so a criminal investigation has been opened.

New Zealand Press Assoc. story is HERE.