Portage la Prairie firefighters are on the scene of a fire at Portage and District Recycling on Phillips Street. Emergency crews have blocked the street directly in front of the blaze, as firefighters work at the scene. Smoke could be seen billowing from the open bay door of the building, and also coming through the vents leading outside. 

All the employees are out and safe.

We'll have more information as soon as it's available.

Here are more photos.