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Published August 19, 2024

(Update) Fire knocked down at Barrie scrapyard, cause under investigation

Fire at Barrie scrapyard is not suspicious: Official
Drone footage of scrapyard fire at All Ontario Recycling (Aug. 19, 2024) - photo submitted by Ben Vanarragon

Updated August 19, 2024 @ 9:20pm

Barrie Fire cleared the scene of a scrapyard fire shortly before six Monday evening.

The blaze at All Ontario Recycling on Tiffin Street erupted shortly after 11:30 this morning and sent black smoke billowing into the air and which could be seen across the city.

Fire officials told Barrie 360 the fire was in a large pile of scrap vehicles.

The heavy smoke diminished several hours after the fire began and residents who lived nearby and were evacuated from their homes by police were allowed to return.

Fire crews battling blaze at Barrie recycling facility
Black smoke billows from All Ontario Recycling on Tiffin Street. (Aug. 19, 2024) At the Scene Photography - Michael Chorney

The Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Labour and the Ontario Fire Marshal were alerted about the blaze.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, and there is no damage total.

Fire crews battling blaze at Barrie recycling facility
Smoke billows from blaze at All Ontario Recycling in Barrie (Aug. 19, 2024) Photo -submitted
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