Crews responding to blaze at Schnitzer Steel in Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Fire Dept is on the scene of a 1-alarm fire at Schnitzer Steel recycling center near the Port of Oakland.

The fire is burning at 3rd and Chestnut Streets in Oakland's Jack London Square.

Oakland Fire advises thick, black smoke is visible to the hundreds of motorists in the area.

There are no reports of injuries, and no information on the cause of the blaze.