CFD battles large fire at West Side recycling center, video shows

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago firefighters battled a fire on Chicago's West Side Monday afternoon.

Chopper 7 was over the scene near Central Avenue and the Eisenhower Expressway about 4:30 p.m., and a large plume of black smoke was visible coming from Central Metal Recycling on West Fillmore Street.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

It was not immediately clear what led up to the blaze or if anyone was injured.

SEE ALSO: Suspect throws Molotov cocktail through window of Chicago home, police say

CFD said they responded just after 4 p.m. to the fire, and gained control of it shortly before 5 p.m.

All employees of the scrapyard are accounted for, CFD said.