The Brief

PEORIA, Ariz. - A massive fire broke out at a battery storage facility in the 7300 block of W Northern Ave in Peoria on Oct. 1.

What we know:

Northern Avenue was shut down near 75th Avenue for hours as crews from Peoria, Phoenix, and Glendale fire departments worked to extinguish the flames and prevent it from spreading.

"I know right now. the number one goal is prevent it from spreading, prevent additional damage, monitor the air quality. Life and safety and protecting property is always our top priority," Brady Casson with Peoria Fire-Medical Department said.

There are no reported injuries.

What we don't know:

It is unclear what type of batteries caught fire and what caused the blaze.

The Source: This information was provided by the Peoria Fire-Medical Department

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