LINTHICUM, Md. (WUSA9) -- Firefighters are keeping a close eye on the smoldering remains of a tire fire near BWI Airport.
The smoke from the fire at K & K Tires in the 800 block of Oregon Avenue in Linthicum could be seen for miles around, including from the Baltimore Beltway.
Crews were called to the scene at approximately 8:30 p.m., say Anne Arundel County fire officials. They found fire coming from a shed on the property.
There were 42 firefighters on the scene with units from Anne Arundel County, BWI Airport and Baltimore City. Firefighters had to battle both the flames and the bitter cold.
Crews tried to keep the fire from spreading to other nearby businesses in the industrial area.
No one was hurt.
Officials have not determined the cause of the fire at this time.
Tire fires can be very difficult to control. Tire fires threaten air, soil and water pollution as tires break down into hazardous materials, according to the EPA.
