PHOENIX — The Phoenix Fire Department battled a train fired Friday night that turned into a hazmat situation.
The fire burned near Ninth and Buchanan streets, and smoke could be seen across the city skyline after it sparked around 7:30 p.m.
The department said four or five train cars were on fire.
The first engine had a ruptured fuel tank, spilling diesel fuel. That created hazardous conditions for firefighters.
Crews took a defensive stance for several hours.
Crews used a roll-on-method to suppress the fire.
Because of the amount of batteries contained in the engine water, the method could not initially be applied until all electricity was disconnected.
Firefighters say the train derailed for an unknown reason, and that sparked the fire.
Video from Sky 12 appeared to show crews getting control of the flames around 9:10 p.m.
Firefighters are asking people to stay away from the area.
No one was injured.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.