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Massive blaze at Grand Prairie junkyard under control

Updated on: March 2, 2024 / 9:10 AM CST / CBS Texas

Firefighters tackle massive Grand Prairie salvage yard fire

GRAND PRAIRIE - Firefighters battled a blaze Friday evening at a junkyard in the 4000 block of East Jefferson Street.

No injuries were reported. The call came in at 5:01 p.m., according to the Grand Prairie Fire Department.

Crews will remain on scene to address any hotspots throughout the night, fire officials said.

The cause is under investigation.

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