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Brampton Blaze Engulfs Scrap Yard
3 Jun
Summary
- A large fire occurred at a Brampton scrap metal yard.
- Heavy smoke drifted into residential areas of Mississauga.
- Firefighters contained the blaze to the property, reporting no injuries.
Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in Brampton's industrial sector on Tuesday afternoon. The fire, located near Intermodal and Goreway drives, involved recycling materials. Peel Regional Police assisted Brampton Fire and Emergency Services with traffic management starting around 4:20 p.m.
Initially, heavy smoke reduced visibility near Steeles Avenue West and Highway 407. However, wind conditions shifted the smoke plume higher, alleviating visibility issues by 8:30 p.m. The wind also carried smoke into Mississauga, leading authorities to advise residents to keep their windows closed.
Officials described the incident as a substantial working fire, contained to the rear of the property. Periodic booms were reported but were deemed non-concerning by the fire department. Firefighters ensured the blaze would not spread beyond the property boundaries, and police urged the public to avoid the congested area.
