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Fire Breaks Out in Omaha Scrap Yard
Black smoke from a fire at a salvage yard could be seen throughout downtown Omaha on Thursday afternoon.
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OMAHA - Black smoke from a fire at a salvage yard could be seen throughout downtown Omaha on Thursday afternoon.
The Omaha World-Herald Reports the fire started around 3:30 p.m. this afternoon on Grace Street.
In a tweet from the Omaha Fire Department, they confirm they are fighting a defensive fire involving several scrap cars.
Authorities are asking people to stay away from the area.
No further details about the blaze are available at this time.