The North Battleford Fire Department responded to a fire at TG Watch Industries, located at 10014 Fyfe Ave in Parson Industrial Park, Thursday at 4:38 p.m.
The building was fully involved on arrival of the fire crews, says a news release from the City of North Battleford.
TG Watch Industries is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial containers for waste management and recycling industries. The City approved the plans for the new 20,000 square foot building in October of 2014 at a value of $2.34 million.
Two engines, one aerial unit, one command unit and 14 firefighters, along with RCMP, Municipal Enforcement, EMS, SaskPower and SaskEnergy and City of North Battleford Public Works were in attendance for about three and a half hours. Additional equipment from Ken & Terry's Construction was brought in to assist in extinguishment and overhaul.
There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation and the estimated amount of damage is not determined at this time.
A release issued by Glen Kemp, general manager of TG Watch Industries, indicated rebuilding plans are already underway so they may continue to provide waste and recycle containers to all their customers in Western Canada.
"While we are still assessing the overall damage, we are very grateful and happy that no one was injured as a result of the fire."
Kemp also stated, "TG Watch is very grateful for the responding fire crews and their professionalism. Their quick response ensured all surrounding buildings as well as our main manufacturing facility were not damaged."
