Many Metro Detroit communities wake up to a burning smell this morning

Mulch fire breaks out on Detroit’s west side

Fire on Detroit's west side (WDIV)

DETROIT – The fire started at 6pm on Tuesday evening at the Detroit Mulch Company which is on Prairie St.

The massive fire resulted in a burning smell in various parts of the city. The spread-out smoke also causing air quality issues.

The fire department has been working for hours on end using massive amounts of water.

They say it’s going to burn for days due to the amount of fuel.