The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is still on the scene, knocking down a four-alarm fire in Donovan’s Industrial Park in Mount Pearl.

Platoon Chief with ‘B’ Division, Michael Hall says a city worker discovered the blaze, noticing smoke and flame coming from the eaves of the warehouse on Dundee Avenue around 5:15 this morning.

Crews arrived to heavy fire and smoke and Hall says they hope to have the fire under control by the lunch hour.

The Cactus Ship Repair warehouse contained a number of chemicals and materials that posed a particular concern for firefighters.

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Crews with St. John’s Regional are currently on the scene of a major blaze in Donovans Industrial Park.

The fire broke out at the commercial property on Dundee Avenue just before 5 a.m.

Plumes of thick black smoke has compromised visibility in the area.

Dundee Road is currently closed while first responders work to get the blaze under control.

VOCM News is following the story and will have more information as it becomes available.