Fire continues to burn at Wheat City Metals in Regina
Fire crews responded to Wheat City Metals in Regina on Thursday afternoon.
Just after 1 p.m., crews were called to 2881 Pasqua St. North for a report of a fire.
A large plume of smoke could be seen in the area. Saskatchewan RCMP and Regina Fire crews were on scene.
Regina Fire crews secured a water source and contained the fire, according to a release from the City of Regina sent around 3:30 p.m.
There is no threat to the surrounding area, the release said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
In a tweet around 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Regina Fire said full extinguishment will take time. No injuries have been reported.
Regina fire crews responded to 2881 Pasqua Street North on Thursday afternoon. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News)
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