Dozens Of Crews Battle Flames At Old Iredell County Asphalt Plant

Photos courtesy the City of Statesville

STATESVILLE, NC — Dozens of crews responded to a fire Monday at an asphalt plant off of Buffalo Shoals Road in Iredell County.

The fire broke out at the Maymead Plant around 8pm. Officials say the fire began in the old plant and created a smoke cloud that could be seen for miles.

Dozens of local fire crews and first responders were on the scene for several hours.

Officials say the new plant facilities were not damaged by the blaze, and no injuries were reported.