Crews battling large fire at Triple T Metals in Lancaster

LANCASTER, Ky. (WTVQ)

4/21/23, 2:16 p.m.

The call about the fire came in at 11:09 a.m., Camp Dick Fire Chief Tevis Graham told ABC 36.

One of the workers at the recycling center was using a claw to load material (which may have included various items like washers, dryers, refrigerators and cars) into the recycling shredder when they saw a spark. That started the fire.

All five departments in Garrard County were called to the scene as well as Jessamine County.

No injuries were reported, though some were treated by EMS for smoke inhalation.

4/21/23, 12:28 p.m.

Firefighters are battling a large fire at a recycling center in Lancaster.

The fire is at Triple T Metals on 240 George Wilson Drive.

Information is limited at the moment as crews continue investigating and putting the fire out, according to the Garrard County sheriff.

There’s no word on the cause or if there are any hazardous materials burning.

This is a developing story. Stick with ABC 36 for updates