Executive Summary
- Large fire reported at a vehicle recycling plant on Rolke Road in Dayton, Texas.
- Shelter-in-place order issued for a five-mile radius north of US 90 and east of SH 99.
- Liberty County Office of Emergency Management conducting air monitoring; no injuries reported.
A shelter-in-place order has been issued for residents within a five-mile radius of a recycling plant in Dayton, Texas, following reports of a large fire at the facility on Tuesday evening. The Liberty County Office of Emergency Management confirmed that multiple fire departments have been deployed to the scene on Rolke Road to combat the blaze.
According to emergency officials, the facility involved is a recycling plant that specifically processes old vehicles. Due to the smoke and potential air quality hazards, authorities have mandated a shelter-in-place protocol for individuals located north of US 90 and east of SH 99. Residents in the affected area have been formally instructed to remain indoors, keep all windows and doors closed, and turn off air conditioning units until further notice.
The Liberty County Office of Emergency Management stated that air monitoring operations will be conducted to continuously assess public health risks. At this time, officials have noted that no injuries have been reported in connection with the incident, and the specific cause of the fire remains unclear.
Public Safety & Environmental Protocols
The primary operational focus in fires involving vehicle recycling centers is the mitigation of hazardous airborne particulates. Burning vehicles and associated scrap materials often release toxic compounds from tires, plastics, and residual fluids. The deployment of air monitoring resources indicates that officials are prioritizing the assessment of atmospheric toxicity to determine whether the current shelter-in-place order is sufficient or if a broader evacuation strategy may be required to ensure community safety.
