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Fire Crews Battle Recycling Center Blaze In York County

Firefighters battled a blaze at the Gordon Recycling Center in York County early Thursday morning, Nov. 21, according to emergency dispatch.

The scene of the recycling center fire.

The scene of the recycling center fire.

Photo Credit: 511PA/PennDOT

The fire broke out at the facility on the 200 block of North Zarfoss Drive in West Manchester Township around 6:05 a.m., officials said. Passing motorists reported seeing smoke billowing from the area.

The fire started when paper inside a large shredder ignited, according to the West Manchester Fire Department. Crews quickly contained the flames before they could spread further.

All workers evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported, authorities confirmed. The building filled with smoke after the fire was brought under control, and crews have been working to ventilate the structure.

Further updates on damages or operations at the facility were not immediately available.

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