A propane tank explosion at a Squamish scrap metal recycling facility caused a major fire Friday afternoon.
Fire crews responded to ASM Squamish Scrap Metals in the 1000-block of Industrial Way around 4 p.m., where thick black smoke could be seen coming from the roof.
Squamish Coun. John French rushed to the scene and saw several fire crews and police, who set up a perimeter a block away from the industrial park.
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“There’s a thick rubber smell,” French said. “There’re more crews showing up and spraying water on the building.”
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There are no reports of any injuries from the explosion or the fire. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Jon Hewitt, who works across the street, said a piece of equipment similar to an excavator was lit aflame and damaged during the fire.
Around 5 p.m., Hewitt said crews had mostly gotten the fire under control but were still spraying the scene.
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Squamish Fire Rescue said road closures in effect around the area have been removed.
They added there was no air quality advisory in place due to the smoke.
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