VIDEO & PHOTOS: A large rubbish fire broke out inside the sorting facility of the Ocean County Recycling Center last night, officials say.
The fire broke out at about 9:15 PM and prompted a General Alarm to be hit out.
All of Lakewood’s fire companies responded, along with Lakewood EMS, as well as mutual aid from Brick Township Fire Department, Brick Township Police EMS and the Ocean County Fire Coordinator.
Front end loaders were used to remove trash from the building, which was then hosed down.
One person was transported for smoke inhalation, officials said.
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A general was never hit out friday night. But all the fire companies were called.