Fire crews respond to massive blaze at scrap metal yard in Kingston
A cloud of dark smoke billowed over Kingston after a structure fire broke out at KIMCO Steel Thursday morning, prompting a large emergency response.
A massive fire erupted at KIMCO Steel, a scrap metal yard in Kingston, early Thursday morning, sending clouds of dark smoke billowing over the city. Kingston Fire and Rescue, along with other first responders, were quickly dispatched to the scene on John Counter Boulevard to combat the blaze. The fire ignited around 8:40 a.m. Thursday, and, according to the City of Kingston, there have been no reported injuries at this point.
To minimize disruption, the city alerted drivers to avoid the area on John Counter Boulevard between Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard and Lappan’s Lane, where intermittent closures and delays were anticipated. Smoke from the fire prompted several schools in the Limestone District School Board to implement a shelter-in-place protocol for the safety of students and staff.
The schools assured families that indoor activities would continue as usual while adhering to the shelter-in-place procedures, which include closing doors and windows.
Southeast Public Health (SEPH) is closely collaborating with the emergency responders managing the fire. SEPH advises that individuals can mitigate smoke exposure by remaining indoors, sealing windows and doors, and seeking emergency medical care if they experience difficulty breathing or other symptoms related to smoke inhalation.
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