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Mitchell Island fire sends cloud of black smoke over South Vancouver

A large fire burned on Mitchell Island, between Vancouver and Richmond, for much of Friday.

Police and fire crews on scene, cause unclear

A large fire burns on Mitchell Island in South Vancouver, just north of Richmond, on Jan. 20, 2017. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)

A large fire burned on Mitchell Island, between the cities of Vancouver and Richmond, for much of Friday.

Police and fire crews are on the scene, but it is unclear what caused the fire and what exactly was burning.

Explosions and popping were heard coming from what appeared to be a scrap yard.

The fire on Mitchell Island as seen looking south from Grouse Mountain. (Natalia Halec)

The fire was no longer visible by 5 p.m. PT.

With files from Gian-Paolo Mendoza.