Update: Fire at Woodville tire recycling plant fully contained

VIDEO: A blaze that ripped through a field of tires at a Woodville recycling plant is now fully contained. The Tyler County Emergency Management Office said the fire was 100% contained as of 4:45 p.m. Wednesday. Previously, they said the fire was 95% contained Wednesday morning. They said crews will continue to watch for any possible flare ups and thanked the community for their support. The fire began Saturday night after lightning struck a tree, causing fire to ignite and spread from the tree to โ€œseveral acres of nearby tires. Crews from 42 different fire departments and agencies across East Texas responded.

KLTV ABC 7 Tyler

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