A major overnight fire damaged a truck yard in Brampton early Friday, prompting a large emergency response and the temporary closure of a nearby roadway.
Brampton firefighters were dispatched to the property on Ward Road, near Williams Parkway and Humberwest Parkway, shortly before 2:30 a.m.
Several workers were inside a building containing a vehicle repair shop and truck washing facility when the fire broke out. They managed to get out safely and alert emergency services.
Firefighters have since brought the blaze under control but remain at the scene dealing with remaining hotspots. No injuries have been reported.
Ward Road is closed between Sparr Road and Sun Pac Boulevard as crews carry out cleanup and investigators examine the scene.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office has been notified.