Owner of burning recycling facility tied to COVID-era fraud scheme, records say

A metal recycling facility in Sugar Land caught fire on Tuesday, causing concern among local residents. The fire burned for hours, producing thick black smoke that spread over the neighborhood. This raised worries about the impact on air quality.

The owner of the facility has been linked to a fraud scheme from the COVID era, according to records. For more information on the fire and its connection to the alleged fraud scheme, readers can refer to the full report from ABC13 Houston.