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Large fire at building owned by recycling company in Forest Hill
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
A large fire broke out at a building in Forest Hill on Tuesday afternoon that could be seen for miles. The building was owned by a recycling company but the company confirmed that no employees were inside at the time, and no one was hurt.
Key takeaway The building was owned by a recycling company but the company confirmed that no employees were inside at the time, and no one was hurt.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The fire in Forest Hill raises concerns about the potential environmental impact of industrial blazes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Given the building's ownership by a recycling company, there may be hazardous materials on site that could be released into the air or water during a fire. Local residents will be watching to see how the city and emergency responders handle the aftermath of the fire, including any potential cleanup efforts. The fact that no employees were inside the building at the time of the fire and no one was hurt is a relief, but it also underscores the need for robust safety protocols at industrial sites. As the investigation into the fire's cause gets underway, Southlake residents may be wondering about the safety of similar facilities in their own community and whether they are adequately prepared for emergencies.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A large fire broke out at a building in Forest Hill on Tuesday afternoon that could be seen for miles. The building was owned by a recycling company but the company confirmed that no employees were inside at the time, and no one was hurt.
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