A fire broke out at a Phoenix scrapyard on Tuesday morning. The Phoenix Fire Department responded at approximately 11:30 a.m. near 23rd Avenue and Broadway Road. Officials reported that the fire started in a vehicle-crushing machine and spread to nearby cars. Crews used ladder trucks and hand lines to control the fire. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.

A first-alarm response was issued, and the fire was brought under control in just over an hour. During this time, Broadway Road was closed between 19th and 27th Avenues for public and crew safety. "Crews are utilizing elevated hose streams from ladder trucks while coordinating with firefighters on the ground with hand lines," Capt. Rob McDade said in a statement to FOX 10 Phoenix

The fire has been extinguished, and Broadway Road has reopened, but the exact cause remains unknown. "The cause of the fire is under investigation," as noted by AZFamily. No injuries were reported, but the scrapyard sustained significant damage, and concerns remain over the dense smoke seen across the city. Fire officials continue to monitor hot spots to prevent flare-ups while the investigation into the incident continues.