ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — People were asked to avoid roads in Asheville after a fire was reported at a scrap yard on Wednesday.
Firefighters with the Asheville Fire Department (AFD) said they arrived at a scrap yard behind Mountain Metal Recycling just before 2 p.m. for a fully involved fire.
Crews said they are working on a defensive strategy to manage the fire with Buncombe County officials.
Pond Road was closed at Brevard Road and McIntosh Road, firefighters added. Smoke could possibly be seen from Interstate 26…