[Leaning Right]

> How does a “metal scrapyard” burn? <

Metals will burn when in small pieces. Or if the temperature is high enough.
Here’s a short video of iron filings burning:
https://youtu.be/tZBoKYmmYkI?si=llckKKUJMdtJ-bSr

[ProtectOurFreedom]

I’m guessing it’s a scrap auto yard even though the article says “metal scrapyard.
The smoke is clearly from burning plastic. It’s very acrid, even 13 miles southeast from the fire.

[Organic Panic]

I turn away projects made from Magnesium. Once magnesium starts its reaction there is nothing stopping it.

My cousin lives just outside Redwood City. I will give a call.

I am going to assume it is illegal alien created.