DES MOINES, Iowa --
Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at 1920 NE Broadway and 46th Ave. in Saylor Township.
Crews report explosions and flames showing from the roof of the Barton Solvents building when they first arrived.?? A large cloud of smoke can be seen from miles away....Live SkyCam
Fire crews from all across the metro are being called to the scene including Ankeny and Altoona.?? Crews as far away as Grimes are being put on standby.
Des Moines Hazmat crews are also on the scene.
Interstate 80 is being shut down from SE 14th ramps to the east mixmaster.?? Crews will be doing air quality tests.??
Police have also closed down part of Broadway and NE 14th to allow fire crews to get to the scene.?? They're asking drivers to avoid the area.
Barton Solvents is a supplier of blanket and roller washes, alcohol replacements, Isopropyl alcohol, silicones, rubber rejuvenators, ink solvents and oil, hydraulic oils, cleaners, and transportation of hazardous waste.
The Polk County location employees??close to 150 people.
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