Large fire shuts down Miller Road in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Miller Road is closed between Emerald Drive and Millcork Street due to a large fire, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.

A heavy police presence was seen blocking the roadway as crews worked to contain the fire.

Crews arrived at the Best Way Disposal Waste and Transfer Station around 2:18 a.m. Tuesday morning, Scott Brooks, the Fire Marshall for the City of Kalamazoo, said.

The building was deemed a total loss, Brooks said.

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About 30 firefighters were on scene working to contain the flames.

No one was inside at the time of the fire, and no one was hurt, Brooks said.

The department is asking motorists to seek an alternate route during the morning commute.

You can use Millcork Road as a detour, Brooks said.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

This is a developing story.