A large fire broke out at Muskoka Timber Mills, near Bracebridge, Ont., on Wednesday, July 17.
According to Global News, the fire has affected several parts of a large structure, and crews from the Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville Lake of Bays and Muskoka Lakes fire departments responded, along with Muskoka Paramedics and OPP.
“Timber Mills has been around for a long, long time and it is an important business. I have many thoughts for the owner of that business this evening as he’s clearly going through something no one ever wants to go through,” Mayor Grayden Smith told Global News.
We’re on scene to support our Firefighter friends, but going to keep our distance. Stay safe! @bracebridgefire @GravenhurstFIRE @HLOBfire @MuskokaLakesFD @gbtownship pic.twitter.com/cJKwFof2JQ
— Muskoka Paramedics (@MuskokaPS) July 18, 2019
There were no reports of injuries as of Wednesday evening.
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