Thick smoke has blanketed much of Barrie after a fire broke out at a scrapyard in central Barrie.
Barrie Fire officials tell CTV News that the fire originated at a scrapyard at All Ontario Recycling on Tiffin Street and that the 9-1-1 call came in before noon.
Fire crews on the scene add that a large brush pile of scrap vehicles is on fire, which is emitting heavy black smoke over the area.
A heavy police presence has Ferndale Drive North and Tiffin Street closed to all traffic.
This is an ongoing investigation. CTV News will provide more updates as they become available.