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Crews remain on scene as fire at Oak Bluff business continues to burn

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Fire burns at Oak Bluff business
Crews remain on scene at a fire at in Oak Bluff, Man., just west of Winnipeg, which sent huge plumes of black smoke over much of the city Wednesday – Jun 30, 2021

Crews remain on scene at a fire at in Oak Bluff, Man., just west of Winnipeg, which sent huge plumes of black smoke over much of the city Wednesday.

A Global News videographer at the scene said the smoke appeared to be coming from a fire at Pool Pros Ltd, at 2595-B McGillivray Blvd. He reported smelling chlorine in the air around the fire.

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RCMP confirmed the call came in at 1:30 p.m. where officers, along with the RM of Macdonald Fire Department and the WFPS responded.

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Police say no injuries have been reported and McGillivray between Kenaston and the Perimeter remains closed.

All traffic in the area has been re-routed due to potential hazardous substances contained in the building and road closures will remain in effect for some time.

Crews work to put out the fire. Jordan Pearn/Global News

 

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