VIDEO: Businesses Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out in Mississauga

Emergency crews are responding to a fire at a commercial business in Mississauga.

Peel police say thick smoke was seen coming from a business in the Dixie Rd. and Dundas area around 3:50 p.m.

Fire continues to be active
Heavy smoke, residence are encouraged to close their windows as a precaution . @MississaugaFES pic.twitter.com/V4YsEBibax

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) August 21, 2019

Police say the following road closures are in effect:

– Queensway N/B to Blundell
– Tonolli to Caterpillar

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

No injuries have been reported.

The business and surrounding businesses have been evacuated.

MFES says heavy black smoke is still present in the area. Residents in the area are asked to keep windows and doors closed. Multiple road closures are in effect. Milton GO Trains in the area have been suspended. Anyone who needs to take the Milton GO through the area should find an alternate route or follow @GOTransitMI for updates.

Police say the cause is still unknown and fire crews are working to extinguish the blaze.

WhatsApp Video 2019-08-21 at 45157 PM from insauga on Vimeo.

Second video courtesy of Gary Chan