TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa and Sand Springs fire departments are responding to a large fire near 65 W Ave. and Charles Page Blvd at Yaffe Metals.
TFD is assisting SSFD to put out the fire.
2 News spoke with Sand Springs Deputy Chief Wayman who said the fire is currently impacting a pile of cars in the back of the facility.
He said fire crews are currently facing water issues that are preventing them from properly containing the fire. He said as of 12:30, the fire is not contained, and crews are expected to be there all day.
Fire crews are looking at other ways to get water to the fire, including by helicopter.
The public's safety is currently not at risk, but crews are continuing to monitor the fire and will provide updates.
2 News spoke with the General Manager of Yaffe Metals, Rocky McGee, who said they don't know what caused the fire, but pieces of steel in the past have ignited, causing small fires, but nothing to this extent.
He said the fire started in the pile of cars that was prepped for shredding. The employees at Yaffe Metals are all safe, and no one was injured, according to McGee.
McGee said there was not a great loss to the business, just a disruption in operations. The business will be able to continue normal operations after the fire is out.
Fire trucks blocked roads near the scene. Crews are asking for people to avoid the area as they continue to battle the fire.
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