Recycling Plant Fire

One Dead, 20 Injured in Chinese Battery Recycling Fire

Flames fed by aluminum foil discarded in the waste disposal unit.

Same company reported several explosions in May.

Heavy equipment used to break apart bales of paper.

Crash trucks called in from nearby Air Force base.

Officials issue a shelter-in-place order for the community.

Heavy equipment used to separate the burning material on site.

Explosion preceded the massive fire.

Structure likely to collapse, fire officials say

Local sheriff, fire and police unaware of explosion earlier in the week.

Government activates air monitoring plan.