Crews battle massive structure fire in Salt Lake City industrial area

Fire crews in Salt Lake City are battling a large structure fire that sent thick black smoke billowing across the city on Tuesday afternoon.

According to the Salt Lake City Fire Department, the blaze broke out near 350 South and Orange Street.

A traffic camera operated by the Utah Department of Transportation showed a massive cloud of smoke rising above the area, visible from Interstate 80 and Redwood Road.

Residents on social media reported seeing the smoke from as far away as Taylorsville.

UDOT said the fire is believed to be burning at METtech Recycling and warned motorists that southbound Redwood Road could be affected by the emergency response. However, officials said no traffic lanes had been closed.

Emergency crews remained at the scene as firefighters worked to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further.

Authorities have not yet released information about possible injuries or what may have caused the fire.

The large smoke plume continued to drift across the area throughout the afternoon, drawing attention from drivers and nearby residents.