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La Salle firefighters make quick work of Buckman Iron and Metal dumpster fire

Preliminary reports suggest embers from sawing led to fire

By Tom Collins
La Salle firefighters were dispatched to Buckman Iron and Metal about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2023, but the source turned out to be a dumpster fire that was quickly contained. Preliminary reports suggests embers from nearby sawing set off the fire. There was some heavy smoke.

La Salle firefighters were dispatched to Buckman Iron and Metal about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2023, but the source turned out to be a dumpster fire that was quickly contained. Preliminary reports suggests embers from nearby sawing set off the fire. There was some heavy smoke. (Tom Collins)

La Salle firefighters were dispatched to Buckman Iron and Metal about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, but the source turned out to be a dumpster fire that was quickly contained. Preliminary reports suggests embers from nearby sawing set off the fire. There was some heavy smoke.

La Salle firefighters cleared the scene by 2:45 p.m.