Naughty Texan

Rancho Cordova, California: A rapidly moving grass and brush fire in June 2026 entered a local salvage yard, destroying approximately 30 cars before fire crews were able to contain the blaze.

South Florida Junkyard Fire: A massive fire broke out in May 2026, requiring a response from over 80 fire rescue units and leaving sections of the salvage facility completely burned to the ground.

Axmen Recycling (Missoula, May 31, 2026): A massive fire erupted at a scrap and auto salvage yard in the Wye area northwest of Missoula. The blaze burned between 200 and 250 unprocessed vehicles, creating a 50-foot plume of black smoke. It took 34 firefighters over 3.5 hours and 240,000 gallons of hauled water to get it under control.

Lockwood Salvage Yard (Yellowstone County, August 18, 2025): A challenging fire broke out at a scrap and salvage facility in the Lockwood area near Billings. Firefighters had to battle the blaze while dealing with multiple explosions from mixed metals and propane tanks.

Belgrade Auto Parts (Belgrade, January 6, 2025): A major structural and vehicle fire tore through a local auto parts and salvage business.