Durham, NC – Sprinkler system activated for fire at manufacturing facility; No injuries reported

An automatic sprinkler system prevented further damage to a manufacturing facility after a fire started inside Monday night.

Durham Fire said crews responded to an automatic fire alarm around 11 p.m. Monday on Weck Drive, where Kymera International is located. Kymera International manufactures specialty metal and coatings.

When firefighters showed up, they found an active fire inside. There was smoke coming from the building, according to Durham Fire.

Crews said the facility’s automatic sprinkler system put out a most of the flames.

About 56 firefighters were sent to the building to help, but many units were cancelled as crews on the scene quickly put out the fire.

Durham Fire Department said no one got hurt.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.