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Fire at Medford recycling plant

Firefighters from Medford and four other departments responded

Photo credit: Robert Garofalo | Firefighters from Medford and four other departments responded to Gershow Recycling facility on Peconic Street in Medford to battle a fire. (Jan. 4, 2011)

A fire started late Wednesday night at the Gershow Recycling facility in Medford, according to Suffolk County fire officials.

Four fire departments responded to put out flames from burning piles of debris and rubbish, fire authorities said.

Suffolk police said the fire was reported at 10:40 p.m.

By 11:30 p.m., the firefighters were able to keep the flames from spreading, Suffolk...

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