Firefighters battled a massive blaze that engulfed vehicles at an auto auction in Denton County early Monday morning. According to the Denton County Emergency Services District #1, the fire was reported at 3:56 am in the 3700 Block of McPherson Road, with first responders arriving to find 20-30 vehicles ablaze at a large automobile auction facility.

Travelers on I-35 West could see heavy smoke and flames lighting up the predawn sky as emergency crews from Justin, Flower Mound, Roanoke, and Ponder rushed to the scene to assist in managing the inferno, which by then had grown to include 45 vehicles by the time the fire was brought under control at 4:57 am, the fire damage has been contained but the air was filled with the acrid stench of burning rubber and metal.

The collaborative efforts of the various fire departments aided in the swift extinguishing of the fire, and the Denton County Fire Marshal's Office is currently investigating the cause of the incident. "Denton County ESD No. 1 extends their appreciation to the multiple agencies involved for this large incident," the Denton County Emergency Services District #1 stated, recognizing the swift and coordinated response of all units involved.

Local law enforcement also played a critical role, with the Town of Northlake, Texas, Police Department providing aid at the scene and the City of Denton Fire Department covering additional calls in the district the Departments combined forces to prevent the spread of the fire and ensure public safety.

Acknowledging the support services, Denton County ESD No. 1 also thanked All American Towing & Recovery and various scanner groups including DFW Scanner, Denton County Scanner, and Denton Scanner for their roles during the incident.