Crime & Safety
3-Alarm Fire At Phoenix Recycling Center
Up to 100 firefighters are on scene, according to reports. Firefighters ask residents to avoid the area.
PHOENIX, AZ — A three-alarm fire has broken out at the recycling center near 15th Avenue and Jefferson. Reports say up to 100 firefighters are on the scene.
Dense smoke is filling the sky as the plant burns. FOX10 reported that due to the cardboard's flammability, the fire is especially tough.
Phoenix Fire Department is attacking a Second alarm fire near 15th Ave. and Jefferson. Please stay clear of the area and watch for fire trucks! pic.twitter.com/NRUBAXBViZ
— Phoenix Fire Dept. (@PHXFire) April 27, 2018
Now 3rd alarm fire near 15th Ave & Jefferson for recycling plant fire - up to 100 firefighters here - difficult to get cardboard material on fire under control but crews are doing a good job in this heat pic.twitter.com/Opx6QwLAZK
— Courtney Griffin (@CourtneyGFox10) April 27, 2018
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