Fire at Metal Recycling Plant Prompts Shelter-in-Place in San Leandro

A fire at a metal recycling plant prompted a shelter-in-place order Friday afternoon in San Leandro, officials said.

The blaze at ALCO Metals, near Doolittle Drive and Davis Street, started at 3:36 p.m., according to the Alameda County Fire Department. Crews were able to get the fire under control at 4:42 p.m.

Fire officials said Friday's blaze is the third fire reported at the facility this year.

No structures were threatened during the fire.

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