Fire in Oklahoma City: Massive blaze at salvage yard sends smoke toward Moore; videos surface
In a Facebook post, the Oklahoma City Fire Department said crews were working to contain a large debris fire at a scrapyard near 5700 S. High Ave.
A massive fire erupted at a salvage yard in southeast Oklahoma City, casting a large column of black smoke over nearby Moore. The Oklahoma City Fire Department confirmed crews were battling a significant debris fire at a scrapyard near 5700 S. High Ave. "A large column of black smoke is visible from several areas of Oklahoma City," the department reported.
"Firefighters are actively working to bring the fire under control." No injuries have been reported. Authorities are urging residents to stay clear of the area to allow firefighters access. Social media posts shared by residents described seeing the smoke from various locations, including Dove and Crossroads Mall, Standard Iron & Metal, and several fires in the area.
The cause of the fire remains unconfirmed, but one commenter suggested that the absence of a shredder at the yard might be a contributing factor.
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