![]() Murphy said Oncor was quick to shut off the electricity in the lines above the fire and power was rerouted around it. Nearby residents have reported sporadic power outages. #NBCDFWWeather /qOtfbaTC1f- Samantha Davies August 19, 2020 Since the winds are so light and will stay light today, most of the smoke is going straight up into the sky. Smoke -> As large fire continues to burn at GP Wearhouse smoke is slightly drifting SE due to the NNE winds. So far, no evacuations have been ordered for those who live in the immediate area. Air quality samples are expected to be taken in the area Wednesday. People with respiratory issues are urged to avoid the area and stay indoors because the plume of smoke could cause throat irritation, Murphy said. It's going to be at least a two-day operation out here before it's completely extinguished." You can see how large of an area it is, we're talking maybe 300 yards worth. ![]() We're going to have to clean out the entire section and wet it down with foam. "Even though the flames are lower, once it burns down to where it's manageable we have to get in there with front-end loaders and once we break up the debris all that plastic underneath is burning. It's going to burn for a couple of days," Murphy said. We had bad storms as well, same as this one. I don't remember what started it that night. "It was about 32 years ago, same exact scenario. Grand Prairie Plastics Plant Fire Continues Amid Concerns Over Air Quality
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