Several fire agencies put out a fire that broke out at a recycling center in Montville Wednesday evening.
The fire broke out at Connecticut Scrap on Pequot Road near Interstate 395 around 5:20 p.m.
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WATCH HERESmoke from the fire could be seen from miles away.
Police asked people to stay away from the area of Route 163, Maple Avenue and Pequot Road.
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SIGN UP Police also warned there may be air quality issues in the area due to the smoke.
The fire was placed under control about three hours after it started.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection responded to monitor air quality, according to an agency spokesperson.
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No injuries were reported and there was no damage reported to nearby structures, according to fire officials.
The fire department said they've responded to incidents at the scrapyard before.
