An investigation is underway after a fire at the Canadian Bank Note on Richmond Road early Saturday morning.

At 2:40 a.m., Ottawa fire received a call for alarms at 145 Richmond Rd., the location of the security printing company. Security on site also called to report black smoke visible on the second floor of the building.

Crews responded, and declared a working fire.

The room involved was approximately 100 feet by 100 feet, with several presses and chemicals. Because of the variety of chemicals, a hazardous materials team was sent as a precaution.

Ottawa police, paramedics, Enbridge and Ottawa Hydro also attended.

There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries, and the fire was under control by about 4:30 a.m.

The cause of the fire is not known. There was no damage estimate provided.

Bob Leuver writes:

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