Large industrial fire put out in Pickering, no injuries reported
Posted May 10, 2022 4:58 pm.
Last Updated May 10, 2022 11:23 pm.
A fire at a storage trailer facility in Pickering on Squires Beach Road has been put out Tuesday afternoon, according to the City.
Emergency crews were called to the area, south of the 401 near Brock Road, around 2:45 p.m.
CityNews 680 traffic reporter Jordan Kerr said he could see from the helicopter that nine trailers were burned out, one partially destroyed, and eight vehicles damaged.
The City said there’s no immediate threat to residents or businesses close by. There are no reported injuries at this time.
Thick black smoke could be seen south of the 401 and Brock Road, which caused a visual distraction for drivers in the area.
Pickering Fire is on scene at a storage trailer facility on Squires Beach Rd. The fire is contained and there is no immediate threat to residents or nearby businesses. The cause is unknown pending an investigation. Pls avoid the surrounding area as traffic routes are congested. pic.twitter.com/AWmFZPVLMz
— City of Pickering (@CityofPickering) May 10, 2022
At one point, Go Transit shut down service on Lakeshore East due to the fire, which was near the tracks of the Pickering GO station. The service has since went back to business as usual.
No word what sparked the fire yet, which is now under investigation.
MORE: Here is a look at this industrial fire from our traffic cameras near the 401 & Brock Road in #Pickering. Thick black smoke continues to drift across the highway. #EB401 #WB401 pic.twitter.com/jgVbzvwMa8
— Kyle Hocking (@HockCityNews) May 10, 2022
