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HOUSTON - A fire at an auto scrapyard in Houston sent up a massive plume of smoke on Thursday morning, officials say.
The 2-alarm fire was reported around 10:56 a.m. in the 2900 block of Holmes Road, not far from SH 288.
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According to the Houston Fire Department, crews were able to get the fire under control in about 30 minutes.
One firefighter sustained a back injury and was transported to the hospital, officials say. No other injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported.
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Fire burns several cars, building in Houston
A fire sent up a massive plume of smoke on Thursday morning as several cars and part of a building burned on Houston's south side.
An investigation into how the fire started is being conducted, but the fire department says it appears it began as someone was tearing down some cars. As part of that process, they drained the oil and gas from the cars, and it somehow it ignited, officials say. The fire reportedly spread to small gas tanks, batteries, tires and other car parts, sending up the dark column of smoke.
The fire department says hazardous materials crews were monitoring the air, and no concerns have been detected. There is no shelter-in-place.