Fire erupts at paper products plant in Mississauga
Posted July 22, 2016 9:59 pm.
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Firefighters are battling a fire behind a papermill in Mississauga.
The blaze broke out just before 5 p.m. Friday afternoon at 7381 Bramalea Road, just northwest of Pearson International Airport.
The address corresponds to Hilroy-ACCO Brands which makes office and consumer stationary products.
Police say multiple stacks of paper, cardboard and wooden pallets are on fire. Some neighbouring buildings have been evacuated as a precaution.
Paramedics say two firefighters have been treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Fire officials say they expect the fire to burn through the night.
There is no word on what started the blaze.
