Hamilton fire crews battle large fire at Mr. Used building

Hamilton fire crews are responding to a large fire at the Mr. Used building on Barton St.

Crews were called to the warehouse around 11 a.m. Friday. Thick, black smoke fell over the area and could be spotted from several kilometres away.

Over a dozen crews are at the multiple-alarm fire. There are no reports of any injuries.

Hamilton Police have closed Barton St. between Cavell Ave. and Rosslyn Ave and drivers and pedestrians are being asked to avoid the area.

@HamiltonFireDep crews are working at a multiple alarm at the. Mr. Used building at Barton & Belmont. Structure is fully involved pic.twitter.com/85ZUjEdllm

— Hamilton Fire Dept (@HamiltonFireDep) June 19, 2020

fire at the old mr used building on Barton street Smoke can be seen in the east end of the city . I believe it’s a vacant building . Hoping everyone is safe @CHCHNews pic.twitter.com/eAuqM196VJ

— Dylan (@ticatsfan7) June 19, 2020

Is there a fire going on in Hamilton? @CHCHNews pic.twitter.com/zmL5zq5MOS

— SWCdwyer (@mdwyer218) June 19, 2020