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Firefighters responded to a fire initially reported at a storage unit on N Romero Rd in Tucson, Arizona, but later confirmed the blaze was at a nearby recycling plant. Crews are working to access and contain the fire.

Firefighters Battling Recycling Plant Fire Near Public Storage

 We've got the front end, uh, little operator who's going to be starting to make a clean separation between the warehouse and this awning over here.

Engine 4, for command. We've got the front end, uh, little operator who's going to be starting to make a clean separation between the warehouse and this awning over here.

Firefighters are working to separate the warehouse from an awning to prevent further fire spread.

I don't believe that it creased into the building that we're in.

 I copy, but it is not extended into the warehouse, correct?

 That's affirmative. It's all east side of the warehouse that we're operating on.

I don't believe that it creased into the building that we're in. I copy, but it is not extended into the warehouse, correct? That's affirmative. It's all east side of the warehouse that we're operating on.

Firefighters confirm the fire has not extended into the main warehouse, focusing efforts on the east side.

How are we looking as far as keeping an eye on the building over there?

332. Looks pretty good right now. I'm not able to get a visual on the fire.

Firefighters report that visibility of the fire is currently limited, but the situation appears stable.

I copy that. I got a Medic 351 coming in as well, between the two of you guys.

 Let's work on getting rehab set up and we'll probably start cycling some folks too.

I copy that. I got a Medic 351 coming in as well, between the two of you guys. Let's work on getting rehab set up and we'll probably start cycling some folks too. Copy that.

Firefighters are setting up a rest area to support personnel and manage fatigue.

Is there another unit over there with you?

 Yeah, we could use another unit to support them in operations.

Is there another unit over there with you? Yeah, we could use another unit to support them in operations. We can get another line in action. Copy that, Engine 330, command. Command Engine 2, go ahead. You can make access from the west. Follow Engine 330.

Firefighters are deploying another unit to support operations and establish an additional water line from the west.

Boy fire control, we have no shreds of this building as of yet.

 Heavy smoke, building integrity is good.

 Copy, do you have access to the building over there on your side?

 Affirmative, we got good access to the interior of the building involved from the building that's immediately on the south side.

Boy fire control, we have no shreds of this building as of yet. Heavy smoke, building integrity is good. We also have our decon up in operation. We have no leads at this time. Copy, do you have access to the building over there on your side? Affirmative, we got good access to the interior of the building involved from the building that's immediately on the south side. Copy.

Firefighters report heavy smoke but confirm the building's integrity is stable. They have good access from the south side.

 Just be advised, we've attempted to get a hold of Flowing Wells Water.

Command, fire alarm. Command, go ahead. Just be advised, we've attempted to get a hold of Flowing Wells Water. They're not answering at this time. We'll continue to try. Okay, thanks.

Firefighters are attempting to contact the water company.

 Engine 332, Engine 8, best access is going to be just behind that white, tinty moving truck.

Keeping that out of the warehouse. Engine 332, Engine 8, best access is going to be just behind that white, tinty moving truck. There's a door right there.

Firefighters have identified a door behind a moving truck as the best access point to the warehouse.

 QSL, police command, we have, we have traffic control all along Romero and Price.

 You guys need anything else, block off, let us know.

 I copy, my main concern on Romero is going to be the, uh, I think it's plowing.

 Could use some water, this is probably going to need a little extra pressure.

 Copy, I believe they have been advised, we'll update them.

Command, I see you going. QSL, police command, we have, we have traffic control all along Romero and Price. You guys need anything else, block off, let us know. I copy, my main concern on Romero is going to be the, uh, I think it's plowing. I copy, we're shutting northbound down. 651, QSL. Command, go. Could use some water, this is probably going to need a little extra pressure. Copy, I believe they have been advised, we'll update them. Copy that.

Traffic control is in place around the area, with northbound lanes shut down. Firefighters request increased water pressure.

Command for building safety's en route, one hour.

Command for building safety's en route, one hour. Okay.

Building safety officials are en route and expected to arrive in one hour.

I copy that. Can we bring another unit in there?

 Yeah, that's affirmative. Also be advised, there's another hydrant over here just about 100 feet to my west.

 I need you to access this in the west of this entrance where everybody else is.

 53-31, it's got a gate down there with a hydrant.

 If you can make that hydrant and lay it into the fire, you're going to need to pull a line, keep this fire from spreading to the warehouse.

I copy that. Can we bring another unit in there? Yeah, that's affirmative. Also be advised, there's another hydrant over here just about 100 feet to my west. Copy that, Engine 313, command. Go ahead. I need you to access this in the west of this entrance where everybody else is. 53-31, it's got a gate down there with a hydrant. If you can make that hydrant and lay it into the fire, you're going to need to pull a line, keep this fire from spreading to the warehouse. Got it.

Firefighters are setting up an additional water line to prevent the fire from spreading further into the warehouse.

It looks like the fire is starting to penetrate the wall.

The fire is beginning to penetrate the wall of the recycling plant, according to firefighters.

The warehouse. The warehouse is filled with the same garbage, but right now the sprinklers have made a fire line and keeping it.

 But it is a concern. I think it's in here. It's going to be a pretty big mess.

 I copy that. I'd like to get a crew in there to continue holding that to this area that's currently burning out of the warehouse.

 Is there better access over there, or are we going to be best to access to this main gate?

The warehouse. The warehouse is filled with the same garbage, but right now the sprinklers have made a fire line and keeping it. But it is a concern. I think it's in here. It's going to be a pretty big mess. I copy that. I'd like to get a crew in there to continue holding that to this area that's currently burning out of the warehouse. Is there better access over there, or are we going to be best to access to this main gate?

Firefighters are working to contain the fire within the warehouse using sprinklers and are assessing access points.

 As soon as you can, give me eyes on the Charlie side.

 I'm particularly concerned about any expositors we might have back there.

 Copy, I'm going to head to Charlie's and charge Charlie's first.

Safety 338, go ahead. As soon as you can, give me eyes on the Charlie side. I'm particularly concerned about any expositors we might have back there. Copy, I'm going to head to Charlie's and charge Charlie's first.

Firefighters are assessing the rear of the recycling plant for potential hazards.

Engine 8 has a water supply, 40-50 feet to the east of us.

 Ladder 331, we're going to, we can charge lines.

 You're going to be a primary fire attack on this, so we'll hold off charging the 5-inch

 and our TAC lines until we get you where you want to be.

 We might need a little help finishing it up.

 We'll be making our way, probably right behind you.

 It's sitting up there for ladder optionless.

Engine 8 has a water supply, 40-50 feet to the east of us. Ladder 331, we're going to, we can charge lines. You're going to be a primary fire attack on this, so we'll hold off charging the 5-inch and our TAC lines until we get you where you want to be. Ladder 331 copies. We made a water supply off of Romero. We're coming in to Prince. We might need a little help finishing it up. We'll be making our way, probably right behind you. It's sitting up there for ladder optionless. There's another access. This looks like it. We'll wait to charge.

Firefighters have established a water supply and are preparing to attack the fire at the recycling plant.

Affirmative, investigating alarm is responding.

 Power 331, you might as well just take that wash apart for yourself.

 This is going to be a defensive recycle plant operation.

 Engine 8 is going to assign, it was in command, this is a large recycle plant fire.

 We're going to be setting up a for defensive operations.

Affirmative, investigating alarm is responding. Alarm copies. Power 331, you might as well just take that wash apart for yourself. This is going to be a defensive recycle plant operation. Power 331 copies. Engine 8 is going to assign, it was in command, this is a large recycle plant fire. We're going to be setting up a for defensive operations. Alarm copies. Engine 8 taking command, defensive.

Firefighters are preparing to put out the large recycling plant fire.

 Should we watch that gate for as long as I'm close? Copy, watching from gate.

 Copy that, Engine 8. Engine 8? This is going to be a recycle plant that is west of this address. We're egressing this property while we're out. Alarm copy, it's a recycling plant to the west.

Proceed, Engine 8. Engine 8, go ahead. Should we watch that gate for as long as I'm close? Copy, watching from gate. Copy that, Engine 8. Engine 8? This is going to be a recycle plant that is west of this address. We're egressing this property while we're out. Alarm copy, it's a recycling plant to the west.

Firefighters report the fire is at a recycling plant west of the storage facility.

 We're on scene. This is going to be a working incident. We're working on, like, entrance at the gate.

 Copy, working incident, attempting to gain access.

Engine 8. Engine 8, go ahead. We're on scene. This is going to be a working incident. We're working on, like, entrance at the gate. Copy, working incident, attempting to gain access. Rescue 8 on scene, being backed out. Copy, Rescue 8.

Firefighters on scene have confirmed a storage unit is on fire and are working to gain access to the property.

Battalion 1, Engines, 330, 332, 4, and 8, Ladder 331, Medic 8, Rescue 8, and Safety 331, Structure 2, West Roger Road and North O'Neill Road, 4000 North and 1700 West.

Battalion 1, Engines, 330, 332, 4, and 8, Ladder 331, Medic 8, Rescue 8, and Safety 331, Structure 2, West Roger Road and North O'Neill Road, 4000 North and 1700 West. Medic 45.

All units responding, building fire reported, 3939 North Romero Road is updated location at the Family Storage.

 Multiple callers reporting one of the storage units is on fire. Reported to be in building 1.

All units responding, building fire reported, 3939 North Romero Road is updated location at the Family Storage. Multiple callers reporting one of the storage units is on fire. Reported to be in building 1.

Firefighters have received a report of a storage unit fire at Family Storage.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3939 N Romero Rd.

Firefighters Battling Recycling Plant Fire Near Public Storage

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