When crews arrived on the scene heavy smoke was seen throughout the structure and the internal fire sprinkler system was active. Firefighters launched an offensive attack and were able to contain the fire to an industrial compacting unit. The fire was declared under control at 7:26 am.
All staff in the building at the time of the fire were able to self-evacuate before emergency crews arrived.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is believed to have been accidental due to a bearing failure of a conveyor belt.
