Updated: June 02, 2026 at 5:34PM EDT
Published: June 02, 2026 at 4:55PM EDT
Fire crews are battling a large fire at a scrap metal yard in Brampton. Officials are asking residents to avoid the area near Intermodal and Goreway Drives.
Crews are fighting a fire at a scrap metal yard in Brampton, Ont.
The yard is located near Intermodal and Goreway drives. Peel police say emergency crews were called to the property at 4:22 p.m.
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (BFES) posted a photo on social media showing thick black smoke billowing from the property.
Images from Chopper 24 show heavy flames tearing through mountains of scrap.
Brampton fire Crews are battling a large fire at a scrap metal yard in Brampton on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Chopper 24)
The smoke can also be seen from Pearson International Airport.
Brampton fire Smoke from a scrap metal yard in Brampton is seen from Toronto Pearson International Airport.
BFES said no injuries have been reported.
The cause, origin and circumstances of the fire are unknown.
Peel police said heavy smoke is reducing visibility on the road, causing delays.
Intermodal Drive is closed west of Goreway Drive as a result. Police are asking motorists to avoid the area.