PRESS RELEASE FROM CITY OF BELLEVILLE:
The City of Belleville has received word that the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has completed their assessment and there is no danger to residents as a result of the Station Street fire. Those who were evacuated may return to their homes and we suggest checking smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as they may have been activated during the night. Those not living in these neighbourhoods are asked to avoid the area as the cleanup continues.
Residents may dispose of the ash debris in the regular bagged garbage pickup and are encouraged to wear gloves while doing so.
City crews are busy cleaning the streets and sidewalks impacted by this incident and we ask for your patience as they do so.