Crews battle large fire at tire yard in Montebello

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Friday, June 17, 2022
Crews battle large fire at tire yard in Montebello
Crews battle large fire at tire yard in MontebelloFirefighters battled a large fire at a tire yard in Montebello Friday morning that sent flames up in the air that could be seen from miles away.

MONTEBELLO, Calif. (KABC) -- Firefighters battled a large fire at a tire yard in Montebello Friday morning that sent flames up in the air that could be seen from miles away.

Crews responded to the blaze near Slauson Avenue and the 5 Freeway around 1 a.m., according to the Montebello Fire Department. Officials said the tire yard was fully engulfed in flames with downed electrical lines.

By 5 a.m., firefighters were still trying to extinguish the flames with foam. It's not clear what started the fire and no injuries were reported.

Southern California Edison reported a power outage in the area of Bluff Road, but only a few customers were affected.

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