Scrapyard fire burns for hours near 35th and Townsend

 

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A fire at a Milwaukee scrapyard burned for hours on Sunday.

It was at the United Milwaukee Scrap near 35th and Townsend.

The fire was reported around 11:20 a.m. and was under control by 3 p.m.

No injuries were reported in the fire.

Firefighters say the scrap metal had oil and painted surfaces which contributed to the fire.

There is currently no word on what started the fire.

Stay with CBS 58 News for more information on this developing story.