Huge clouds of toxic smoke poured from a fire at a recycling plant in Richmond, Indiana, forcing evacuation orders for thousands of people.<br /><br />According to Wayne County officials, plastics were among items burning in the fire.<br /><br />Clouds of smoke were “definitely toxic”, Indiana state fire marshal Steve Jones said.<br /><br />Around 2,000 people were placed under evacuation orders covering residents within half a mile of the fire.<br /><br />People located downwind of the evacuation zone were encouraged to shelter in place and bring pets indoors.
