Jamestown (JFD) An investigation into the fire Saturday evening, Aug. 13, at Gerdau Ameristeel Recycling found the cause to be undetermined.

Prior

The Jamestown Fire Department was called out to Gerdau Metals Recycling at 1510 10th St SE after a loud boom was heard across SE Jamestown. Facebook postings report hearing the boom as far away as Gussner School at around 9:30pm.

It was reported it was a fire of unknown material in a barrel. The Jamestown Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire. The fire was within city limits and open burning is not permitted.

No injuries were reported and firefighters cleared the scene after a hour. More as the offical report is available.