Fire crews are battling a large fire north of Calgary.
The fire was reported Sunday at Highline Mushrooms, a farm between Crossfield and Airdrie.
Crossfield Fire Chief Ben Niven said multiple trucks were on the scene trying to knock down the fire in a building.
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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