The cause of a large scrap metal fire in Hamilton is under investigation.
The blaze broke out at the AIM recycling facililty on Steel City Circle near Parkdale just before 2 p.m. Thursday, generating huge plumes of black smoke that were seen throughout the area.
Officials say the scrap metal pile was approximately 30 feet high by 30 feet in diameter and was made up of household items like stoves, dishwashers and fridges.
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Additional resources were dispatched from across the city, along with two aerial devices to battle the blaze.
“Given the smoke being generated, the Ministry of Environment was notified and their air monitoring equipment was sent to perform testing in areas east of the fire in the direction that the smoke was travelling,” said Fire Chief Dave Cunliffe.
“The Ministry of Environment advised that there were no issues relative to the smoke. As a precaution, a visual check was made through the residential areas in proximity and no smoke was found to be drifting into the areas.”
No injuries have been reported.
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