Richmond Fire Rescue says it will take hours to put out a fire burning at a plastic recycling business in an industrial part of the city that has created smoke, which can be seen across the region. Richmond Fire Rescue Chief Tim Wilkinson said the fire started around 7:30 p.m. at the business, which is located on Knox Way close to Savage Road. "It's a big, big area," he said. Thick, black smoke could be seen across the region Saturday evening. Wilkinson said so far crews at the site are not reporting any concerns about the environment from the fire.

Source: CBC News August 30, 2020 03:33 UTC