Fire breaks out at New Westminster industrial site

A large fire has broken out at an industrial site in New Westminster, B.C., police say.

Crews from both the New Westminster and Coquitlam fire departments were dispatched to fight the blaze at about 10 a.m. PT Friday.

Traffic is expected to be blocked on Braid Street and the Bailey Bridge for some time, said police.

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