Massive mulch pile catches fire in Centreville

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Firefighters are battling a blaze that sent flames and smoke shooting from a massive mulch pile in the Centreville area overnight, according to the Fairfax County fire department.

The blaze was sparked early this morning in the 15700 block of Lee Highway, sending firefighters from Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun counties to the scene.

Video from the scene showed firefighters were using ladder trucks and backhoes to attack the large, smoldering pile after dawn on Thursday morning. The flames had been knocked down.

No injuries or damages to structure were reported.