FRAMINGHAM, MA — On Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 in the early evening, a fire raged in u-shaped mound of trash behind Conigliaro Industries, a recycling business at 701 Waverly St., Framingham.The trash pile of wood, paper, mattresses, plastics and more was estimated at about 250 long and 20 feet high and 20 feet deep, providing plenty of fuel for the fire.

Towering flames and dark smoke brought the commuter and freight trains on the nearby railroad tracks to a standstill and delayed rail traffic for about an hour and a half. Roads near the fire, including part of Fountain Street, were closed.

People in the vicinity reported a terrible stench as well as their eyes and throat burning due to the smoke and fumes caused by the fire.

Local residents are questioning the wisdom of allowing the company to have such a large accumulation of debris.

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