EVERGREEN, Mont. (AP) — Fire crews were mopping up after an overnight fire at a recycling yard just east of Kalispell.

Firefighters responded at about 3 a.m. Tuesday to find vehicles on fire at Pacific Steel & Recycling in Evergreen. Flames were reaching 60 feet (18 meters) into the air.

NBC Montana reports some nearby homes were evacuated.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Information from: KCFW-TV, http://www.kcfw.com

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