Multiple fire departments responded to a large fire at Dale Recycling & Used Auto Parts in Alto Thursday afternoon. The fire, which was reported around 3:13 p.m., was burning numerous crushed vehicles, a bus, two concrete trucks, and other items in the rear of the property. The fire was so large it could be seen in areas including Banks Crossing, GA 365 in Gainesville, and GA 17 outside Clarkesville.
According to Lt. Randi Seabolt with Habersham County Emergency Services Station 12, fire units responded to find a large fire involving numerous vehicles and other materials. There were no injuries reported. However, numerous vehicles and crushed cars were destroyed in the fire.
Personnel from Habersham County Emergency Services, Baldwin Fire Department, Lee Arrendale State Prison Fire Team, and Hall County Fire Rescue responded (30 total). Fire units worked together to combat the blaze. Alto Water Department personnel were also on scene to assist with water supply. The fire was contained to the rear of the property, away from the main buildings, scales, and public pick yard. There was no reported structural damage.
Seabolt said fire units were still working the fire past 5 p.m. though the main body of the fire was out. This involved pulling the compacted materials and putting out any remaining fires or hot spots.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
