GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Crews responded to an industrial fire in Grand Rapids Tuesday evening.
The fire broke out in a utility building at the back of Central Iron and Steel on Alpine Avenue, according to the Grand Rapids Fire Department (GRFD).
We’re told the building contains gas and welding cylinders.
Assistant Chief Keith Borreson tells FOX 17 the initial call came in at about 5:40 p.m. All occupants were able to vacate the building.
GRFD says an employee noticed smoke and tried to take care of the problem. They called the fire department once they realized it was out of their control.
We're told 2,000 gallons of water were used to put out the fire.
Crews were still tackling hot spots as of 7:30 p.m., officials say.
GRFD says most if not all units were summoned to help put out the blaze. Walker firefighters assisted with the fire response.
No injuries were reported.
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