VIDEO: Emergency crews worked to extinguish a large fire in Gary, Indiana.
Firefighters responded to the 3100 block of Grant Street just before 11 a.m. for reports of a fire at the Dennyâs restaurant and Loveâs Truck stop.
SkyCam 9 flew over the scene.
Gary Police posted on Facebook asking drivers to stay away from the area.
âAll commuters: we are asking you to divert your traffic away from Grant Street between the expressway and 35th Avenue. The Gary Fire Department is working hard to contain the fire at Loveâs Truck Stop. Please keep the area clear for emergency vehicles. Do not come to the area or on to the property to sightsee or take photos,â the post said.
Employees at nearby businesses said they smelled smoke and went outside to see what was going on.
