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Massive Fire Overnight At Sims Metal Recycling Plant In Jersey City

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- A recycling plant went up in flames overnight in Jersey City.

Video showed huge plumes of smoke and fire pouring into the night sky from Sims Metal on Linden Avenue.

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The flames broke out around 11 p.m. Monday, and now appears to be partially contained.

There's no word on what caused the blaze.

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