Major fire destroys industrial building in Saint-Laurent
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More than 100 firefighters were called to an industrial building that was engulfed in flames Monday night in Montreal's Saint-Laurent borough. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing from the burning building on Pitfield Boulevard, near Highway 13.
More than 100 firefighters were called to an industrial building that was engulfed in flames Monday night in Montreal's Saint-Laurent borough.
Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing from the burning building on Pitfield Boulevard, near Highway 13.
The Montreal fire service received a 911 call around 5:30 p.m. and responded to the intersection of Thimen Boulevards, near Henri Bourassa Boulevard. A spokesperson for the Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal said the fire started at a building that produces face masks and other medical equipment for health-care facilities.
When firefighters arrived, the flames were visible from the roof of the two-storey building.
One firefighter was sent to hospital with a minor injury, according to paramedics. No other injuries were reported and no evacuation was required.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
