Scrap Metal Fire Sends Dark Smoke Billowing in Jersey City

A scrap metal fire sent flames and dark smoke billowing into the air in Jersey City Thursday afternoon. 

Chopper 4 footage showed several workers trying to douse a raging fire in the scrapyard on Linden Avenue, along the waterfront, around 4:30 p.m. 

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It wasn't immediately clear how the fire started. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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