ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. – A massive fire broke out at a factory in East St. Louis overnight Tuesday morning, drawing multiple fire crews to the scene to battle the intense blaze.
The fire started around 1:30 a.m. at Eco Recycling Solutions, a pallet company located on the 220 block of South Main Street, just off the Poplar Street Bridge. The blaze, fueled by a large stock of wood pallets, has been challenging to contain due to strong winds.
Firefighters from more than two dozen departments across the metro area have responded to the scene. A limited hydrant water supply has complicated efforts to control the fire, necessitating the trucking in of water from various locations.
A water tanker from St. Jacob in Madison County has been confirmed to be assisting in the firefighting efforts. St. Louis City fire crews are also present, providing additional resources to combat the flames.
Despite the intensity of the fire and the challenging conditions, there have been no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and the extent of the damage is still being assessed.
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