2 days ago
Sudbury fire, police on the scene at Falconbridge smelter
Very few details are available, but emergency crews from Greater Sudbury were on the scene at the Glencore smelter in Falconbridge on Friday evening where molten material escaped from the furnace.
Very few details are available, but emergency crews from Greater Sudbury were on the scene at the Glencore smelter in Falconbridge on Friday evening where molten material escaped from the furnace.
Deputy fire chief Jesse Oshell said the situation has been contained and there is no threat to the public.
No injuries have been reported, Oshell said, adding that fire crews were called to the scene around 6:40 p.m.
Sudbury police have also confirmed they are on the scene assisting Glencore with the situation.
No other information has been released and Glencore officials didn't immediately return messages Friday.
This story will be updated when more information is available.
