BREMERTON, Wash. — A large fire broke out at a scrap metal facility in the southern part of Bremerton Thursday afternoon.
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue (SKFR) first tweeted about the fire at Navy City Metals just before 12:30 p.m. The scrap metal processing center is located just off State Route 16.
Pictures from the scene showed flames that could be seen from the roadway, along with a billowing column of black smoke.
The fire was limited to a scrap pile and three Conex boxes, which is a type of cargo container, that were used for storage, according to SKFR. The fire was out by 3:30 p.m.
The westbound lanes of SR 16 and all lanes of State Route 3 were briefly blocked while crews responded to the scene. The Washington State Department of Transportation reported all lanes were reopened around 1:15 p.m. However, the department said there were still backups in the area.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.
No injuries have been reported. The Kitsap County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
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