Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department are battling a two-alarm blaze at what appears to be a recycling center in the Antelope Valley.
Firefighters responded to reports of a “yard fire” at 421 W Ave. in Lancaster just after 3 p.m., L.A. County Fire confirmed to KTLA.
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A two-alarm blaze erupted at an auto recycling center in the Antelope Valley on July 25, 2024. (Citizen App) -
A two-alarm blaze erupted at an auto recycling center in the Antelope Valley on July 25, 2024. (KTLA) -
A two-alarm blaze erupted at an auto recycling center in the Antelope Valley on July 25, 2024. (Citizen App) -
A two-alarm blaze erupted at an auto recycling center in the Antelope Valley on July 25, 2024. (Citizen App)
In video of the blaze posted to social media, thick plumes of black smoke can be seen coming from the location and drifting over the nearby highway.
Fire officials reported that an estimated 300 crushed vehicles are on fire.
Officials with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Lancaster Station
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This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for additional updates.