NIAGARA REGION (WKBW) — Niagara Regional Police were called to Seaway Haulage and Keefer roads around 6:35 a.m. Thursday for reports of an explosion in St. Catherines.
Additional units from St. Catharines Fire Service and Niagara Emergency Medical Service were called to assist.
Police were asking people to stay indoors and away from the smoke.
ATTN. #StCatharines - Explosions - North End - Seaway Haulage Rd / Keefer Rd.
— NRPS (@NiagRegPolice) January 12, 2023
Working with @NiagaraEMS @STCFireServices
STAY indoors out of the smoke. Officers evacuating nearby homes and businesses.
Road Closusres. Stay out of the area.
More info. to come as available. pic.twitter.com/aw56CU7a1f
Around 9:30 a.m. Thursday police announced the fire was contained and evacuated residents and businesses would be advised when safe to return.
