Phoenix FFs Battle 4-Alarm Pallet Fire

May 19, 2022
More than 150 Phoenix firefighters battled a four-alarm pallet yard fire that extended to nearby structures and equipment.

Phoenix Fire crews responded to reports of a fire near 39th Avenue and Buckeye Road around 10:30 PM Tuesday night.

OnSceneTV reported that arrival crews found a large working fire inside a pallet yard, which was quickly extending to nearby structures and equipment.

The incident commander called for defensive operations as the fire grew in intensity.

A fourth alarm was called, bringing in additional crews from the cities of Phoenix, Glendale, and the Town of Tolleson.

OnSceneTV said a massive column of black smoke and an ominous orange glow could be seen from miles around the valley.

Firefighters battled the inferno throughout the night and into the early morning hours before achieving fire control.

Fire investigators are currently on scene working to determine what caused the fire.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

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