Several fire departments in the Bellechasse region were called in to help fight a blaze that has been raging since Saturday morning at a factory in Sainte-Claire.
Eric Bellefleur / QMI Agency
The fire started around 5:30 a.m., in an industrial building on boulevard Bégin, and had still not been extinguished, around 9 a.m.
It is the Soucy Belgen company, which specializes in the design of plastic, rubber and metal components, which is currently struggling with the blaze.
Eric Bellefleur / QMI Agency
Eric Bellefleur / QMI Agency
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ), which was requested for assistance around 6:20 a.m., ensures that there have been no injuries for the moment.
Eric Bellefleur / QMI Agency
Only one employee would have been on site, but he would have been able to evacuate the premises quickly.
Eric Bellefleur / QMI Agency
More than forty firefighters from the fire safety services of several neighboring municipalities had to go on site to lend a hand.
Eric Bellefleur / QMI Agency
Eric Bellefleur / QMI Agency
Boulevard Bégin was closed to traffic between the intersection of rue de l’Église and rue Principale.
Eric Bellefleur / QMI Agency
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