PHOENIX — Firefighters have gained control of a massive fire that sparked at a propane storage facility north of Phoenix Sky Harbor Thursday evening.
Just after 5 p.m., fire crews from around the Valley were called to fight the four-alarm blaze at the business near 40th and Washington streets.
When crews arrived, firefighters said they found five-gallon propane tanks exploding over 500 yards in all directions.
Firefighters evacuated multiple homes and businesses and attacked the flames from above. The fire was then surrounded, and the bursting tanks cooled, stopping the explosions, according to Phoenix Fire.
Officials said no injuries were reported and no other structures were damaged in the blaze.
12News confirmed Bill's Propane Service, the location of the fire, is operated by Canyon State Propane. Lettermen's Energy, the parent company of Canyon State Propane, issued the following statement:
"We’re grateful to the first responders for their assistance and we’re partnering with the appropriate authorities to better understand the incident. Most important to us is that our teammates and members of the community are all safe."
Anthony DeWitt said he was driving home and saw the smoke and initially thought his apartment fire was on fire.
Despite being so close to Sky Harbor, airport officials said the fire did not impact operations.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Watch: Officials give an update on a large fire at propane facility north of Sky Harbor:
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