Nearby buildings have been evacuated and the fire department's hazardous materials team is on the scene of a fire at a fabrication plant on Proctor Road in Schomberg this morning.
There is concern regarding toxic chemicals used in the Aerospace Metal Finishing plant, according to York Regional Police.
Businesses beside and north of the plant have been evacuated as a precaution.
"No other concerns currently," police posted on social media.
The OPP have closed Highway 9 from Leonard to Main Street, in Schomberg, and York police are closing the northbound lanes of Highway 27 at Lloydtown Aurora Road.
Proctor and Dilane are also closed.
You are advised to avoid the area and find alternate routes.
