GLOUCESTER – Gloucester firefighters were called to the scene of a junkyard fire at 51 Quarry Street at around noon time today. 
Firefighters were still on scene at 2 p.m. continuing to pour water onto several junk vehicles that were involved in the fire. One firefighter was being evaluated for a possible shoulder injury. No other injuries were reported
Fire Captain Phil Harvey was in charge at the scene:
Update from Gloucester Fire Department:
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department is battling a two-alarm fire at the Bayview Auto Recycling and Sales yard that began this afternoon.
At 12:19 p.m., firefighters responded to 51 Quarry St. on a report of a fire.
Upon arrival, firefighters located multiple cars in various stages of the scrap/recycling process that were burning in stacks, creating heavy flames and smoke.
To prevent heat exhaustion to firefighters, Chief Smith ordered a second alarm. Gloucester’s four engines, ladder and rescue car responded to the scene, and the previous shift was called back for duty for added manpower. Additional crews from Rockport, Manchester and Essex responded to the scene, while Beverly, Hamilton and Ipswich covered the Gloucester station.
Firefighters remain on scene putting out the fire, which has been contained to the junkyard. There is no danger of exposure to surrounding buildings or to the public.
The fire will be investigated once fully extinguished. Firefighters on scene were given reports that workers were using a cutting torch shortly before the fire broke out.
