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CBC
22-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
Residents say they're breathing easier with scrapyard licence unrenewed
The Department of Public Safety confirmed it has not renewed American Iron & Metal's salvage dealer licence, much to the relief of neighbours, who pushed to have the scrapyard moved away from their residential area. A spokesperson for the company said they're disappointed in the decision and weighing options on how to move forward.
CBC
21-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
AIM's Moncton scrapyard approval expires, province says it won't renew it
New Salvage dealer licence required to operate lapsed June 30 The New Brunswick government will not not renew a controversial Moncton scrapyard's expired — and required — dealer licence. The Department of Public Safety salvage dealer licence for American Iron & Metal's operation on Toombs Street expired June 30. In a statement emailed to Radio-Canada Monday afternoon, a spokesperson for the department confirmed it has not renewed the licence. "Given that the company has three months to file an application for judicial review, it would be inappropriate to comment on this matter," Jadesola Emmanuel, communications officer for the department, wrote in French in the email. It's unclear whether the company will have to stop operations at that location while awaiting the results of a potential judicial review. The Montreal-based company, also known as AIM, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday. The company purchased the site in 2023. Shortly after, residents started calling for the scrapyard to be relocated over concerns about noise, vibrations, smells and trains blocking a city street. AIM is suing the provincial government over its handling of the permits for its Saint John port scrapyard. That site was shut down after a fire in September 2023 that sent a plume of smoke over the city. The shutdown led to AIM increasing activity at its Moncton site where it could ship material by rail. The fire also led to more scrutiny of the company's other operations in New Brunswick by the province. The fire marshal ordered the company to make changes to its Moncton location, which it did. The increased activity led to complaints from residents in the adjacent neighbourhood. The company was forced to reduce the scale of piles of scrap, and to install a wall of shipping containers to reduce noise reaching homes. Despite the efforts, including a third-party report which found the wall did succeed in mitigating some noise, residents still complained. Last year, minister Kris Austin threatened to revoke the company's approval. Days before the provincial election, Austin opted to extend the approval to June 30. The company has a separate approval for handling batteries and hazardous materials through the province's environment department.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Huge fire tears through Erith warehouse as 150 firefighters battle flames overnight
A huge blaze ripped through a scrapyard warehouse in Erith last night, sending thick smoke billowing across the area as 150 firefighters battled to bring it under control. London Fire Brigade was called at 10.47pm to reports of a fire on Maypole Crescent. Crews from Bexley, Erith, Plumstead, East Greenwich, Sidcup and surrounding stations responded. Twenty-five fire engines attended the scene, where a single-storey warehouse within a scrapyard was alight, along with three diggers and numerous vehicles. #Erith #Dartford #Kent @LondonFire @Kent_Online — Chris (@ChrisVinton1992) July 11, 2025 There were no reports of any injuries. Two 32-metre turntable ladders were used to fight the fire from above and assess the situation from a higher vantage point. One of the Brigade's fire boats was also sent to assist, using its remote-operated water monitors to pump 2,500 litres of water per minute from the Thames. The fire was brought under control by 6.52am this morning. Residents living nearby were advised to keep windows and doors closed throughout the night due to the volume of smoke. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- BBC News
Great Harwood Scrapyard blighted by complaints ordered to close
A scrapyard has been temporarily shut down by police amid complaints about anti-social behaviour and nuisance Guy Mathieson granted a full closure order for the site on Meadow Street in Great Harwood, Lancashire, for three months including forcing its residents off the rejected an appeal by the owner of the the judge's decision Lancashire Police said it had moved in to secure the site, which has for many years been subject to complaints from the community. Previous enforcement orders at the site have failed to stop the unlawful activity including illegal waste collection and court order confirmed on Friday bans anyone from entering or remaining on the site for three months from 4 July at the risk of arrest, imprisonment or a Mary Smith argued in court the order would make her and her family homeless, the Local Democracy Reporting Service April 2020, Mrs Smith was declared bankrupt following a petition from Hyndburn Mathieson's closure order allows more than 100 officials from the police, council, RSPCA and Environment Agency to move in for a large scale operation to secure the site and prevent occupants from Smith has been approached for comment while Hyndburn Council declined to respond. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Large scrap yard fire in York Region closes roads, no injuries reported
Video Fire crews battle a major blaze at a York Region scrap yard; roads closed as response continues, but no injuries reported.
