North Haven, CT Sims Metal Management scrap yard fire

07/26/2007 North Haven, CT - Heavy smoke could be seen from miles around as North Haven firefighters battled a stubborn scrap yard fire. The fire was deep seated in within a huge pile of scrap. Firefighters worked arduously with yard workers and their machines to pull apart the burning scrap. Small explosions could be heard throughout the firefight. Multiple master streams were put into operation to douse the burning pile. Firefighters worked for hours in the heat and humidity to put the fire out. This was the second time in a month the pile burned.