Firefighters battle intense flames at recycling plant in Salem, NH

SALEM, NH (MyFoxBoston.com) -- Firefighters battled a 3-alarm blaze in Salem, N.H. Wednesday night.

Crews responded to 87 Lowell Rd. just before 9 p.m. for a fire at the LL&S Wood Recycling Plant. A third alarm was quickly struck.

Police say the fire started outside the building. The business had been closed at the time, so it took a while for someone to spot the fire and call it in.

Fire crews had to drag fire houses far away to get enough water. Three hydrants and a nearby pond were used to pump enough water to put out the flames.

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So far, no injuries have been reported. Crews were still working to put out the fire early Thursday morning.

The Salem Fire Chief said a local beach would be closed on Thursday due to concerns from the massive plant fire.

This is a developing story. Stay with MyFoxBoston.com for updates as they become available.

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