Were 40 cars destroyed by lightning? Investigators believe heavy storms could be behind a mass blaze that ripped through an auto yard in Indianapolis

 Video captured early Wednesday morning shows how firefighters extinguished a blaze that damaged approximately 40 cars at an Indianapolis auto yard.

Crews, utilizing tanker operations, aggressively attacked the fire that had broken out at Insurance Auto Auctions and had it under control in less than 40 minutes.

Indianapolis fire says that although many vehicles were destroyed, no one was injured during the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, however officials believe it may be the result of a lightning strike.Video captured early Wednesday morning shows how firefighters extinguished a blaze that damaged approximately 40 cars at an Indianapolis auto yard

Video captured early Wednesday morning shows how firefighters extinguished a blaze that damaged approximately 40 cars at an Indianapolis auto yard

Crews were dispatched to Insurance Auto Auctions, located at 3202 S. Harding Street, around 1.45am EST Wednesday for reports of an inferno

Crews were dispatched to Insurance Auto Auctions, located at 3202 S. Harding Street, around 1.45am EST Wednesday for reports of an inferno

When firefighters arrived on scene they found more than three dozen vehicles engulfed in flames

When firefighters arrived on scene they found more than three dozen vehicles engulfed in flames

Using tankers and multiple hoses, crews were able to bring water deep into the auto yard and get the inferno under control by 3.26am

 Using tankers and multiple hoses, crews were able to bring water deep into the auto yard and get the inferno under control by 3.26am

According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, crews were dispatched to Insurance Auto Auctions, located at 3202 S. Harding Street, around 1.45am EST after receiving 911 calls about a fire and possible explosion at the site.

When firefighters arrived on scene they found more than three dozen vehicles engulfed in flames.

They determined the reported 'explosions' were magnesium product, tires and fuel tanks from the vehicles.Using tankers and multiple hoses, crews were able to bring water deep into the auto yard and get the inferno under control by 3.26am. 

At this time it is unclear how the blaze started but officials are looking into the possibility of a lightning strike as heavy storms recently passed through the area.

Indianapolis Fire Department will continue to investigate this incident. 

MailOnline has contacted the department for comment and further information. 

Pictured: Vehicles on fire early Wednesday morning at Insurance Auto Actions in Indianapolis

Pictured: Vehicles on fire early Wednesday morning at Insurance Auto Actions in Indianapolis

Firefighters say no one was injured during the blaze

 Firefighters say no one was injured during the blaze

Crews took an aggressive approach in their efforts to extinguish the fire

 Crews took an aggressive approach in their efforts to extinguish the fire

At this time it is unclear how the blaze started

 At this time it is unclear how the blaze started

Indianapolis Fire Department will continue to investigate this incident

Indianapolis Fire Department will continue to investigate this incident

A firefighter is seen using a hose to battle the fire

A firefighter is seen using a hose to battle the fire

A photo of the tankers utilized during the Wednesday morning fire at the auto yard

A photo of the tankers utilized during the Wednesday morning fire at the auto yard

A large cloud of smoke was spotted over dozens of burning vehicles

A large cloud of smoke was spotted over dozens of burning vehicles

Pictured: Multiple vehicles engulfed in flames at Insurance Auto Actions on Sept. 15

Pictured: Multiple vehicles engulfed in flames at Insurance Auto Actions on Sept. 15

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