Highway 427 in Vaughan reopens following large grass fire

A road closed sign is seen in this file photo. (OPP photo)

A portion of Highway 427 at Highway 407 blocked due to a large grass fire that was blowing smoke onto the road has reopened.

The blaze broke out shortly before 1 p.m. near the train tracks at Highway 427 and Albion Road in north Etobicoke.

Toronto fire told CTV News that no injuries were reported and that there was no exposure to any buildings.

They added that the fire is now out of the Toronto side, adding that the scene is now cleared.