Flaming junk. View from Charlestown by Andrew Jorgensen. See it larger.
A recycling building at the Schnitzer scrap yard on Rover Street in Everett caught fire this morning, sending a thick, black plume of smoke into the sky, where it could be seen across the Boston area, from Lynn to Roxbury to the South Shore, and bringing firefighters from several surrounding communities to help put out what became a four-alarm blaze.
The smoke from Chelsea (photo by Melissa):
The smoke from the West End (photo by RadRebe):
@universalhub I swear it’s been five minutes tops since it was at the Hancock, now it’s past the remote control building - yikes! (View from roxbury/south end) pic.twitter.com/FnIo1RF5va
— MyNameIsMaeve (@AbolishICEnow) December 8, 2021
looks rather ominous, back bay. pic.twitter.com/f4Ub5HiSff
— Daniel H Cantwell (@DanielHCantwell) December 8, 2021
Massive fire in #Everett, smoke can be seen in Allston. @universalhub pic.twitter.com/LHqHlCHlIP
— Reni Ellis, MPH (@ReniEllis) December 8, 2021
From west end pic.twitter.com/lctdUrHoS1
— Selene Lomoio (@SeleneLomoio) December 8, 2021
From Dorchester pic.twitter.com/clleaaB4TB
— Swils (@smwilsn) December 8, 2021
The view from Longwood pic.twitter.com/TTJ0VpHApT
— Greg (@gregmclark) December 8, 2021
Anyone know what’s on fire in Boston, across the water from Charlestown? @universalhub @BostonFire @bostonpolice Video from my husband: pic.twitter.com/gcs6y1R4Ea
— Karen Wise (@wisekaren) December 8, 2021
Sky over Central Square, Cambridge pic.twitter.com/j2la3JcwUZ
— Jeremy Burton (@BurtonJM) December 8, 2021
@universalhub Any idea what this could be?
Taken from Lynn Shore Drive. pic.twitter.com/Quq38k4sTP
— kmp (@kmpb25) December 8, 2021
@universalhub fire seen from Brighton pic.twitter.com/SJ1KjFkg8n
— GreenAlien (@mypurpleeye) December 8, 2021
Seems like Everett. Can see it from Eastie too. pic.twitter.com/Tse0m24mTg
— Harborkeepers (@Harborkeepers) December 8, 2021
@StacoS @universalhub fire in a Everett seen in Roxbury pic.twitter.com/UcPLVdsuql
— Janin (@cookfu79) December 8, 2021
From State Street pic.twitter.com/lN2ZYxJkSN
— Kenji: jingle bells and season (@kenjimallon) December 8, 2021
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Um, Gee
By John Costello
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 9:03am
What's in those white tanks 1,000 to 1,200 feet to the right of the fire?
Anyone want to guess?
Here's a hint, when they fill up those tanks, they shut down the harbor, divert planes from Logan, and shut down the Tobin, because they are scared of terrorism.
What's to the left? Well that happens to be one of the largest burners of natural gas in the area. It gives you electricity.
Let's hope EFD, BPD, and CFD are all safe getting on this one.
Why you say this
By SomerVillain
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 9:11am
My morning was going fine, and now I'm looking through my junk drawer for earplugs
Earplugs?
By lbb
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 1:13pm
Maybe sit on the floor away from the windows. Or visit your aunt in Teaneck or something :-(
Schnitzer NE steel recycling according to Everett Fire
By Tim Mc.
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 9:05am
https://twitter.com/IAFFLocal143/status/1468571304... « 2nd Alarm 69 Rover Street Schnitzer NE heavy smoke and fire all floors of building fully involved »
Followups:
- « PER C4…everyone out of building and accounted for » 8:23
- « Per command: 3rd alarm for coverage and call state hazmat team » 8:57
Schnitzer Steel scrapyard.
By anon
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 9:27am
It went up in flames this am.
Junk and swill on fire.
By anon
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 10:14am
Junk and swill on fire. Breathing in the noxious fumes. Keepin' it Green in Boston!!!
One
By anon
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 11:34am
The is Everett, two it's a recycling center!
The Notre-Dame cathedral fire
By Plen-T-Pak
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 12:01pm
The Notre-Dame cathedral fire released hazardous levels of lead into the air. I imagine this smoke contains all sorts of nasty shit. Frightening.
Good reddit thread
By Scratchie
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 12:52pm
https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/rbr7nf/wh...
Magoo sez
By MisterMagooForYoo
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 1:05pm
Magoo totes saw this!!!!!!!!!! Magoo totes saw this when Magoo was driving in Magoo’s Magoo-Mobile. Magoo.
Are You Sure?
By John Costello
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 1:29pm
I always remember Mr. Magoo having poor eyesight.
Did Magoo get Lasik? If so, good for you.
Rock on Magoo.
Fire video
By Hardy Har Har
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 1:48pm
https://twitter.com/IAFFLocal143/status/1468645647...
Burning junkyard poem
By SamWack
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 2:36pm
A junkyard is burning across the harbor
Blue smoke drifts above the bay
Blue lights are flashing down Cambridge Street
Late on a grey December day
I listen to the trees outside my window
That never have anything to say
And remember when in the bleak December
Santa came and took my toys away.
Nice view from Encore Everett
By Chris77
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 4:04pm
Nice view from Encore Everett, I'm sure.
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