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Phoenix crews contain large recycling-yard fire near 19th Avenue and McDowell
A second-alarm fire broke out Saturday at a recycling yard near 19th Avenue and McDowell Road, sending heavy smoke from the site. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
PHOENIX — Fire crews brought a large fire at a recycling yard near 19th Avenue and McDowell Road under control Saturday, Oct. 24, after responding to reports of burning debris around 9:15 a.m., the Phoenix Fire Department said.
Crews found heavy smoke coming from inside the yard. The incident was upgraded to a second alarm because of the fire’s size, according to officials.
No injuries had been reported. The cause remained under investigation.