A large industrial fire at Kimco Steel in Kingston prompted a response from firefighters across multiple jurisdictions Thursday morning, with heavy smoke leading some schools to shelter in place over air quality concerns.
The City of Kingston said crews were dispatched to the facility on John Counter Boulevard at approximately 8:40 a.m. after receiving reports of a structure fire. Additional firefighters were called in to assist, and the Ministry of the Environment was notified.
No injuries have been reported.
The Limestone District School Board placed some schools under shelter-in-place measures as a precaution due to concerns about smoke in the air. In a letter to families, the board confirmed that all students and staff were safe.