OAKLAND, CA -- A fire erupted Saturday afternoon in West Oakland. The fire was reported after 4 p.m. in the 1100 block Embarcadero West.
Officials said a recycling pile caught on fire at Schnitzer Steel, a business in the area.
The public was told to avoid the area.
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We’re hearing lots of popping. #Oakland firefighters warning of propane tanks exploding and projectiles. Fire appears to be near Schnitzer Steel. #abc7now pic.twitter.com/59mWXdrLEC
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