NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- People may notice smoke around part of North Nashville Thursday afternoon due to a blaze that broke out at a recycling facility.
The Nashville Fire Department announced on social media platform X shortly after 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 that crews were handling a fire in the 700 block of 19th Avenue North.
Even though the fire is contained, officials said there will be lots of smoke ventilating from the area for a while due to the contents of the facility.
According to the department, the building was evacuated amid the incident. There are no reports of injuries at this time.
Fire officials said Nashville Electric Service (NES) is also on scene and cut power to the building. In addition, Nashville Rehab (Box 55) is reportedly helping first responders stay hydrated and safe while handling the fire.
No additional details have been released about this blaze.
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