Crews battling fire at El Monte recycling yard

El Monte Fire
Photo credit Los Angeles County Fire Department

Fire crews are working to put out a fire at a recycling yard in El Monte.

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, firefighters responded to the 2200 block of N. Tyler Ave. around 2:30 p.m.

As of 3:11 p.m., the fire was deemed a third-alarm fire.

Around 3:40 p.m., residents in South El Monte were urged to shelter in place.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Los Angeles County Fire Department