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.
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.
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