Northeast trash fire causes large flames and smoke

WASHINGTON - Authorities responded to a large morning fire in Northeast. 

Officers arrived in the area of the 4900 block of Bates Road for the report of a fire. Fire officials worked to extinguish the large outside trash and debris fire, using heavy equipment to move burning debris. No injuries were reported.

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According to officials, the fire was extinguished at approximately 12:30 a.m, roughly three hours after dispatch. There were no structures involved and no injuries.