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Did you see the huge plume of black smoke in central Phoenix? Here's what it was.

The fire department said the fire broke out near 16th and Jackson streets at around 6:45 p.m.

PHOENIX — Several trucks used to transport oil caught fire in central Phoenix Sunday evening, according to authorities.

The Phoenix Fire Department said the three trucks caught fire Sunday night near 16th and Jackson streets at around 6:45 p.m.

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Shortly after the fire broke out heavy black smoke from the blaze could be seen rising high into the Phoenix skyline. This picture was taken from the 12News newsroom.

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Fire near 16th and Jackson

The fire department posted a video of crews working to contain the fire on its X (formerly Twitter) account. The video shows several heavily burned tanker trucks.

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined fire, officials said.

No one was injured in the blaze.

This is a developing story; additional details will be added as they become available.

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