Video credit: Atchison Co, MO Emergency Management

(KLZA)-- Atchison County, Missouri officials are advising people to stay clear of the smoke being generated by a fire at the EnTire Recycling plant at Phelps City, Missouri. 

Officials are also advising everyone to stay clear of the location of the fire as the smoke generated by the fire is hazardous to breathe and the possibility of explosions. 

Smoke from the fire has caused U.S. Highway 136 west of Rock Port to be shut down. The plant is on the south side of U.S. 136 approximately two miles west of Rock Port. 

According to the Atchison County Emergency Management Facebook page, the fire started shortly before 11 o’clock Sunday night.  Firefighters from Rock Port, Watson, Tarkio, Westboro and Fairfax have responded to the scene and continue to fight the fire.

The facility is completely engulfed.  Due to the tires and strong winds fueling the fire, it is extremely difficult to battle and will continue to burn for some time. 

The direction of the wind is predicted to change direction this evening.

Anyone living in or near the area of the smoke is advised to vacate until the smoke clears. The smoke could also be harmful to pets and animals as well as humans.