A large industrial cooling tower engulfed in flames in northeast Edmonton took fire crews over six hours to get under control.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services received reports of a structure fire near Hayter Road and Anthony Henday Drive NE Monday at 11:53 p.m.
Fire crews arrived on scene at 12:04 a.m. to find the tower “fully involved,” EFRS said.
Flames also sparked a grass fire in the surrounding area.
The fire was under control at 6:17 a.m. As of 10 a.m., firefighters remained on scene “to safely allow the fire to burn itself out,” EFRS said.
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There were no reported injuries.
Fire investigators will try to determine the cause.
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