A large fire at a Joliet scrapyard prompted a multi-department response, with no injuries reported.

On Friday afternoon, a significant fire erupted at a scrapyard in Joliet, Illinois, primarily involving recycling materials. Firefighters from multiple departments responded due to limited hydrants, using tanker trucks to aid in controlling the blaze. Thick smoke was visible, but fortunately, no injuries were reported among the workers present. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and Broadway Street was closed during the response efforts.

November 01, 2024
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