Firefighters are on the scene of a fireplace at an auto components recycling facility in an industrial park in Calgary.
The Calgary Fireplace Division mentioned the decision in regards to the fireplace got here in from town’s Alyth/Bonnybrook space round 2 p.m. Tuesday. Thick plumes of smoke could possibly be seen from a distance.
The CFD mentioned everybody inside the power was in a position to get out and no accidents have been reported.
Firefighters have been in a position to reply rapidly as a result of proximity of a fireplace station.
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“Reasonably, we name in further assets after which flip them again once we do not want them. However the sooner we get them on the scene, the extra fingers we’ve to assist with the hearth suppression efforts,” mentioned CFD Public Data Officer Carol Henke.
Fireplace investigators are on the scene to find out the reason for the hearth.
“A part of the investigation to search out out what was saved there. However actually, it created plenty of fireplace and really thick, darkish smoke that would in all probability be seen from everywhere in the metropolis,” Henke mentioned.
The Calgary Police Service mentioned they’re helping the hearth division with a hearth on the 3800 block of 15A Road SE
Police are asking motorists to keep away from the world of 15A Road and 36 Avenue SE.
“Visitors disruptions are anticipated within the space and motorists are requested to search out different routes,” the police mentioned.
Anybody with pictures or video of the hearth previous to the hearth division’s arrival is requested to e-mail piofire@calgary.ca.
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