A smoky fire at a metal recycling yard in Montreal’s East End drew a large emergency response early Thursday as firefighters work to contain the blaze.
The fire broke out around 5:20 a.m. at a commercial building near Henri-Bourassa Blvd. east and Rodolphe-Forget Blvd., sending thick smoke into the surrounding area.
About 55 firefighters are on the scene and 24 firetrucks.
Officials say no injuries have been reported.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
