Large Fire Closes Ohio River Bridge, Steel Structure Damaged

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A massive fire that broke out overnight has closed busy a bridge on the Ohio River that runs between Cincinnati and northern Kentucky on Friday.

Part of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge's steel structure is said to have been damaged by the fire.

Cincinnati Fire Department said the fire broke out near a playground in a park under the bridge.

This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.

Daniel Carter Beard Bridge on Ohio River
Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, as photographed from the Carew Tower observatory deck in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 22, 2017. The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge was closed after an overnight fire. Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images

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