Dozens of cars on fire as a huge fire hits Detroit’s junkyard

DETROIT – Dozens of burning cars are sending clouds of smoke into the air as a huge fire hits a junkyard in Detroit West Side.

The fire is at Big Sam’s Auto Parks, a rescue depot on the corner of Lyndon Street and Meyers Road.

Detroit Firefighters declared a “hazardous material level 1” situation due to hazardous materials inside these vehicles, officials said.

The sound of burning airbags bursting can be heard around the junkyard. The Hazmat level 1 situation has been declared due to the possible dangerous chemical situation.

Trains were prevented from passing on the railroad tracks because fire is spreading near those tracks, officials said.

You can see the video of the fire in the clips below.

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