Some Bay area residents reported the smoke drifting down to all the way to Gilroy, but the biggest impact was felt on a group of manufactured home parks just a mile away.
Smoke was seen hovering over neighborhoods right next to Sims Metal. Some reported the smoke drifting down to all the way to Gilroy but the biggest impact was felt on a group of manufactured home parks just a mile away.The fire is out but some people are concerned about the impacts from the smoke. This comes on the same day nearby residents got a letter from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control about the treatment of hazardous residue on site.
'I was in the construction industry and I know if that stuff burns, or whatever, it puts off toxic fumes,' Bob said. 'What do we got right here? Toxic fumes.'The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is investigating the smoke impacts. The Redwood City Fire Department is looking into the cause of the fire. Lisa and Bob say it's been an unsettling day and this has made them more curious about the scrapyard.
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