Large Fire Breaks Out at Opa-locka Junkyard

Firefighters respond to junkyard after large fire and smoke spotted

Thursday, Jan 31, 2013  |  Updated 3:09 PM EDT
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Firefighters battle a blaze at a junkyard in Opa-locka.

Firefighters battle a blaze at a junkyard in Opa-locka.

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Firefighters were called to an Opa-locka junkyard after a large fire broke out Thursday afternoon.

The incident happened at the business at 12800 Cairo Lane, officials said.

Miami-Dade Fire responded but didn't give any more information.

Footage showed flames and massive amounts of smoke coming from the junkyard as firefighters hosed it down.

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