Over 200 firefighters battled a six alarm fire at a recycling yard near 35th Avenue and Buckeye on Saturday. It was the largest response to a fire in the department’s history.
One firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital where he is in stable condition.
Firefighters are currently battling a 2nd Alarm Recycling Yard Fire near 35th Ave & Lincoln. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/GJh8VnALIj
— Phoenix Fire Dept. (@PHXFire) June 5, 2021
The incident has been upgraded to a 6th Alarm. There are more than 150 firefighters on the scene. pic.twitter.com/jvgrgNFRb1
— Phoenix Fire Dept. (@PHXFire) June 5, 2021
The fire consumed recycling yards and five buildings.
The smoke could be seen from Ahwatukee to Mesa.
Nearly 800 APS customers were without power.