Both directions of Philips Highway closed due to fire at Jacksonville Metal Recycling Center

Both directions of Philips Highway, from Reba Ave to University Blvd, are closed owed to a operation occurrence astatine Jacksonville Metal Recycling Center.

According to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, the occurrence started astir 4 a.m. and is connected a heap of recyclable metal. No buildings are connected fire, but 70 to 80 firefighters are connected the scene.

Around 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of h2o are being utilized per infinitesimal to power the heap fire, JFRD said. JEA is presently assisting with h2o supply, and JSO is helping with postulation redirection.

There person been nary reported injuries. Roads are expected to beryllium closed for a while.

We volition update this communicative arsenic we person much accusation from JFRD.

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