Commercial Structure Fire at Republic Services Recycling Center in Hazelwood

Summary: A commercial structure fire occurred at Republic Services, a large recycling center located at 6025 Byarcy Drive in Hazelwood, Missouri. Multiple fire units responded to the first alarm, with heavy smoke reported and hydrant operations initiated. Crews coordinated to lay lines, establish command, and deploy handlines to contain the fire. The incident involved significant resource deployment and required coordination among several responding units. The fire posed a substantial risk due to the size of the facility and the presence of heavy smoke, but crews worked efficiently to bring the situation under control.