Shocking video shows giant black plume of smoke rising from Tennessee plastic recycling facility fire

By Alexandra Koch

Published May 09, 2026

Tennessee residents react after large plastic factory fire

Dramatic new video showed a massive fire that broke out Friday at a plastic recycling company in Henry County, Tennessee, prompting a shelter-in-place order and a large emergency response.

Video showed a giant black plume of smoke rising from the Sigma Renew 360 facility, part of Sigma Plastics Group.

The cause of the fire has not yet been released, as of Saturday afternoon. Crews remain at the scene battling remaining flames.

Emergency crews responded to the area amid air quality warnings. (WTVF)

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It is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office issued the shelter-in-place order for people in the immediate area, especially those with respiratory issues, according to a report from local outlet WTVF.

A giant plume of black smoke was seen from the sky. (WTVF)

Sigma Plastics Group did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Henry County is in the northwestern part of Tennessee, about two hours west of Nashville.

Flames and black smoke could be seen coming from the large building. (WTVF)

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Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.

She has covered major national crises, including the L.A. wildfires, Potomac and Hudson River aviation disasters, Boulder terror attack, and Texas Hill Country floods.

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