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Fire Breaks Out At Recycling Plant In New Jersey

Woodbridge, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - A recycling plant caught fire Monday in Woodbridge.

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A fire broke out at a recycling plant in Woodbridge, N.J. on Dec. 16, 2019. (credit: CBS2)

The fire broke out at Bayshore Recycling Corporation at 75 Crows Mill Road around 12:30 p.m.

Black smoke could be seen for miles. It's not yet known how the fire started, but cardboard and paper inside the plant fueled the flames.

The FDNY and Port Authority came with boats to help fight the fire.

Despite hours of relentless work, the fire was still burning late Monday night.

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