Watch: Massive inferno burning now at Chicago Heights scrap yard, smoke visible from miles away

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Joel Abbott

Feb 6, 2023

Multiple buildings have been consumed by a fire that started Monday morning at Big Daddy Scrap Yard in Chicago Heights, with firefighters working to contain the massive blaze.

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From FOX 32:

The fire broke out around 6 a.m. at Big Daddy Scrap Yard at 1111 Washington Ave., and spread to Arsco auto repair shop and a furniture manufacturer Morgan Li. It was upgraded to a two-alarm fire around 7:30 a.m.

The cause of the blaze was not immediately clear.

There is no word on injuries.

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