Firefighters battle blaze at south Ottawa auto garage

Ottawa firefighters battled a blaze at an auto garage in the city's south end that sent black smoke billowing into the sky Tuesday afternoon.

Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) received the first call about the fire at 2540 Mac Street, near Hunt Club Road and the Airport Parkway, at 2:18 p.m. The business at that address is listed as Ultimate Car Shop.

A second call came in later, summoning more firefighters, according to OFS spokesperson Nick DeFazio.

This photo was taken of the smoke on Bridle Path Drive near the scene. (@WaIt3Rr/X)

The fire spread to multiple live hydro wires, creating an additional hazard, DeFazio said.

He said firefighters had the flames under control by 3 p.m. There are no known injuries.

The OFS hazmat team is also at the scene.

Former Ottawa city councillor Maria McRae posted this image of a firefighter battling the flames. (Maria McRae/X)