'Very concerned': Wildlife group says ducks and fish dying in wake of runoff from fire at Etobicoke chemical company

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The Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) says several ducks and thousands of fish have died in the wake of a massive fire at a chemical distribution company in Etobicoke last week and rescuers are working to save dozens of other animals which have been affected.

. following some sort of explosion in an adjacent tractor trailer, according to officials.

The group is working to clean the animals and to provide them with medical assistance, but can't release them until they know there is a clean area to release them to. The ministry said that it is working to ensure that those responsible take all measures necessary to restore the environment, and that its personnel are on scene to monitor the situation in conjunction with the municipality, Brenntag Canada and the company’s spill cleanup contractor.

“We take and support all necessary measures to minimize the impact on the environment, including supporting the Toronto Wildlife Center,” the company said.

 

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