NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH FIRE DEPARTMENT
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GUELPH, ON, – On Feb. 21 2019 at 10:55 p.m. the Guelph Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 32 Independence Place. Units from station 2, 3,4,5, and 1 arrived on scene at Linamar Gear.
The fire was quickly brought under control and subsequently extinguished. Upon arrival the GFD was informed by staff on duty that they had attempted to put out the fire with dry chemical extinguishers. Guelph firefighters also made further attempts with dry chemical extinguisher but were unsuccessful. A foam line was then used to put out the fire and cool the heat treating furnace.
There were no injuries to workers or members of the Guelph Fire Department, all personnel were evacuated before the arrival of fire crews.
The cause of the fire along with an estimate of damage is still under investigation. Fire Prevention was contacted and will be following up at a later time. There are no estimate of damages at this time
Thanks to Guelph Police for their attendance at this incident.
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