A constructing fireplace has compelled the entire closure of Montreal’s Jacques Cartier Bridge throughout the busy morning rush hour interval.
The federal authority that manages the bridge that connects downtown Montreal to Longueuil introduced the complete closure of the bridge in addition to its multipurpose path and sidewalk at round 6 a.m.
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The closure is brought on by a fireplace in a vacant constructing on the Montreal aspect of the span, on the intersection of De Lorimier Ave. and Logan St..
Firefighters had been known as Tuesday at round 11:30 p.m. to answer the blaze, which began on the primary flooring of the deserted industrial constructing and unfold to the higher flooring.
Montreal police spokesman Éric Lafrance mentioned firefighters had been nonetheless on scene this morning.
The bridge closure is because of heavy smoke and the chance of the constructing collapsing and falling onto the bridge’s pillars.
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