Scrap metal blaze sends plumes of smoke into the sky in Dayton

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By WHIO Staff

DAYTON — Plumes of black smoke emerged from a scrap metal fire in Dayton Monday afternoon.

An officer reported smoke coming from Franklin Iron and Metal Corp located on East 1st Street in Dayton around 5:50 p.m., according to Montgomery County dispatchers.

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Captain Brad French with the Dayton Fire Department said that crews are battling a fire that was deep in the scrap metal pile.

French said crews will more than likely have to remain on scene for several hours.

The Environmental Protection Agency, Source Water Protection and City of Dayton Environmental Services been in contact with crews on the scene, French said.

No injuries have been reported, according to dispatchers.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

We are working to learn more.

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Plumes of black smoke emerged from a scarp metal fire in Dayton

Scrapyard fire (Sky7)

Scrapyard fire (Dayton Fire Department)

Plumes of black smoke emerged from a scarp metal fire in Dayton (iWitness7)

Scrapyard fire (Sky7)

Plumes of black smoke emerged from a scarp metal fire in Dayton

Plumes of black smoke emerged from a scarp metal fire in Dayton

Plumes of black smoke emerged from a scarp metal fire in Dayton

Plumes of black smoke emerged from a scarp metal fire in Dayton

Plumes of black smoke emerged from a scarp metal fire in Dayton

Plumes of black smoke emerged from a scarp metal fire in Dayton

Plumes of black smoke emerged from a scarp metal fire in Dayton