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Watch: Heavy fire with black smoke rising in Tucson, Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. – Emergency crews responded to a large fire at 4161 E. Tennessee Street, with heavy flames and thick black smoke billowing into the sky, visible from multiple parts of the city.
The Tucson Fire Department (TFD) quickly arrived on scene and launched an aggressive effort to bring the blaze under control.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and officials have not reported any injuries at this time.
Dramatic video footage shared online shows flames engulfing a structure as dark plumes of smoke rise high above the surrounding area.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the fire involved a residential or commercial building.
Residents nearby were advised to avoid the area and to keep windows closed due to the heavy smoke.
Fire crews continue to work at the scene, and an investigation into the origin and circumstances of the blaze is underway.
Further updates will be provided as additional details become available.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.