A large fire broke out at a metal recycling facility in Magnolia, Texas, on Tuesday. The fire burned for hours, producing thick black smoke that rose over the surrounding neighborhood. This has raised concerns among local residents about the potential impact on air quality.

The owner of the facility has been linked to a fraud scheme that occurred during the COVID-19 era, according to records. For more information on the fire and the facility's owner, details are available from local news sources.