The fire at a scrap yard in Windsor on Wednesday afternoon was caused by a cutting torch.
Windsor Fire and Rescue Services said the torch accidentally ignited some vegetation at Zalev Scrap Yard near Grand Marais Road and Howard Avenue around 2 p.m. on Wednesday and the flames spread quickly because of strong wind. Fire officials added one building on site had around $20,000 in damage.
Firefighters noticed flames in the vegetation in three different places as well as a fire in the roof of a building at the property. The flames raged for about an hour, sending large plumes of smoke into the air and knocking out windows at a nearby business. Two fire companies were called to help.
The fire was declared under control shortly before 3 p.m and out by 4:30 p.m. with no reports of injuries.
- with files from Paul Pedro
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