A fire at the University of Manitoba caused heavy damage to a room beside the powerhouse Friday morning.

Crews were called around 5 a.m. to the building on the 100 block of Maclean Crescent, and the fire was already "well-involved" when they arrived, a fire spokesman said.

A morning fire at the University of Manitoba on Friday damaged a room beside the powerhouse. (Tyson Koschik/CBC) It was extinguished just after 7 a.m.

There were no injuries and there is no cost estimate on the damage.

University spokesperson John Danakas told CBC News the fire broke out in the cooling area of the powerhouse.

Engineers are assessing the damage, but two boilers that were damaged have already been replaced, he said.

The fire will have no impact on activities on campus, Danakas said.

The arson unit is investigating the cause.