A large warehouse burned near the foot of Walt Whitman Bridge in South Philadelphia Thursday morning.
Flames broke out at a trash and recycling center at 2904 S Delaware Avenue sometime before 11:30 a.m.
Heavy smoke could be seen coming from the fire.
There were no reports of injuries.
Nearby roadways including I-95 and the Walt Whitman remained open during the blaze, authorities said.
Philly 311 lists the building as the Browning-Ferris Industries recycling center.
Hazmat crews were called to the scene because authorities were unsure exactly what was on fire inside the building, according to firefighters.
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The fire was officially brought under control just before 12:40 p.m., according to firefighters.
The cause of the blaze was being investigated.
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