CBS19 has a crew at the scene and will update this article when more information becomes available.
TYLER, Texas — Officials have asked residents to evacuate as firefighters battle a blaze at an industrial building on State Highway 64 near the entrance to Tyler Pounds Regional Airport Thursday night.
According to a Smith County Facebook post, officials have asked residents to evacuate who live along CR 1147, to FM 724, north to CR 1151.
A shelter at Pleasant Retreat UMC, located at 417 CR 1143, has been opened.
As of 8:39 p.m., spokesperson Nikki Simmons said the fire is contained to the perimeter of the property and that a majority of it has been put out.
Smith County fire personnel were dispatched to the scene at 6:22 p.m.
Fire personnel has confirmed to CBS19 the facilities that are burning are used for plastic grinding and oil production. According to a Facebook post from Smith County, the fire is creating hazardous smoke.
Simmons said fire crews will be at the scene throughout the night.
CBS19 will update this article when more information becomes available.