Empire Steel facility burning 'out of control' in Sutter County, authorities say

2022-06-26 00:38:11 By : Mr. Laughing Wang

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Multiple fire agencies are working to put out a steel recovery plant is on fire just west of Yuba City, authorities said.

The fire started on Saturday at the Empire Steel facility on North Township Road, the Sutter County Fire Department said.

No structures are threatened by this fire, but authorities are warning people to avoid the area as roads are closed.

Cal Fire along with local fire departments with Sutter, Butte, Colusa and Yuba counties are working to put out the blaze that's "burning out of control," authorities said.

There is no estimated time of containment.

A firefighter has suffered a minor injury from the fire.

This is a developing story, stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.

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