Grand Avenue reopens 15 hours after fire at Glendale recycling yard

PHOENIX — An eruption of smoke and flames in Glendale on Saturday afternoon caused the closure of Grand Avenue between 59th and 67th avenues. The closure lifted Sunday morning.

Thick, black smoke from the fire at a recycling yard rose hundreds of feet into the air and could be seen for miles, while many citizens posted photos of the blaze on social media accounts.

Firefighters battled the flames near the intersection of 62nd and Myrtle avenues. Hazmat teams were called for assistance.

*CLOSURE*

US 60 (Grand Ave) eastbound is closed at 67th Ave/Northern.

The closure is due to a fire off the mainline.

Expect delays and seek an alternate route.

There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. pic.twitter.com/L0VAvL6RK6

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 13, 2023

Drivers were encouraged to use 51st and 71st avenues as alternatives as well as Maryland Avenue for east and westbound travel.

Multiple power lines were reported downed along Grand Avenue and adjacent roadways.

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— Glendale Fire Dept. (@GlendaleFire) August 13, 2023

No further information was provided.

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