In the evening on Saturday, August 5, at approximately 6:31 p.m., the Airdrie Fire Department received a call regarding a large manufacturing facility engulfed in heavy interior smoke at 700 Block Eastlake Road.

Airdrie fire crews responded to an industrial fire in the city over the weekend. (Photo provided by Airdrie Fire Department)Airdrie fire crews responded to an industrial fire in the city over the weekend. (Photo provided by Airdrie Fire Department)

According to a city release, the fire was controlled with the assistance of the building’s sprinkler system and extinguished by firefighters on arrival.

"All employees were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The roof was also checked for possible damage."

20 firefighters were on the scene from the Airdrie Fire Department, assisted by Rocky View County.

Airdrie fire crews responded to an industrial fire in the city over the weekend. (Photo provided by Airdrie Fire Department)Airdrie's fire department responded to an industrial fire in the city over the weekend. (Photo provided by Airdrie Fire Department)

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Prevention Bureau and damages will be estimated by the Airdrie Fire Department.

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