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Fire crews battle blaze at mushroom farm near Crossfield

Click to play video: 'Fire crews battle blaze at Highline Mushrooms north of Calgary'
Fire crews battle blaze at Highline Mushrooms north of Calgary
Nobody was hurt when a fire broke out Sunday afternoon near Crossfield, Alta. It happened at a mushroom farm – Jan 23, 2022

Fire crews are battling a large fire north of Calgary.

The fire was reported Sunday at Highline Mushrooms, a farm between Crossfield and Airdrie.

Fire crews battle a blaze at Highline Mushrooms north of Calgary Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. Courtesy: Rebecca Hymers

Crossfield Fire Chief Ben Niven said multiple trucks were on the scene trying to knock down the fire in a building.

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It was evacuated and all workers managed to get out safely.

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In a statement issued on Monday, Highline said it was “devastated” by the Crossfield farm fire.

“We are very grateful all our associates are safe and accounted for. Our first concern is ensuring the wellbeing of our associates,” a company spokesperson said.

Highline said it was not yet aware what caused the fire and is awaiting the investigation of the fire department.

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