Firefighters battle flames at scrapyard south of Nanaimo

VICTORIA -- Firefighters battled a massive blaze at a scrapyard south of Nanaimo on Thursday.

Massive dark plume coming from this scrap yard in Schnitzer Steel in Cassidy.

Lots of fire trucks rushing to the scene and an employee tells me it’s coming from their tin yard. pic.twitter.com/aGx2r3E8cX

— Alanna Kelly (@CTVNewsAlanna) September 10, 2020

Flames and a massive plume of black smoke were visible for much of the day at the Schnitzer Steel site near the Nanaimo airport.

Loud bang just came from this fire as flames are shooting out of the scrap pile.

Very active situation with firefighters working quickly to try and get this under control. pic.twitter.com/09dyvoK5Fw

— Alanna Kelly (@CTVNewsAlanna) September 10, 2020

Dozens of fire trucks came and went from the scene for hours.

Several cars pulled over on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway near the site, however traffic was moving through the area.

Schnitzer Steel said in a statement that no one was injured in the fire.

An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

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  Flames and a massive plume of black smoke are visible at the Schnitzer Steel site near the Nanaimo airport. (CTV News)

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  Firefighters are battling a fire at Schnitzer Steel near Nanaimo Thursday morning. (CTV News)