Fire At Chemical Depot Sends Up Plume Of Smoke

PUEBLO, Colo. (CBS4) - A fire at the Army's chemical depot in Pueblo sent up a big plume of black smoke into the sky on Saturday.

The fire in the early afternoon happened at a building in a warehouse at the Pueblo Chemical Depot, according to the Army.

There are no immediate reports of any injuries from the fire. The Army said in a news release that the fire is not located near the chemical storage area.

A fire has been reported at the Pueblo Chemical Depot & PuebloPlex. PCD Fire Department, Pueblo County Fire Department, and Pueblo City Fire Department are on-site responding. We will update as more information is available. PLEASE STAY CLEAR OF THE AREA AT THIS TIME.
— PuebloPlex (@PuebloPlex) March 24, 2018

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