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Part of Wanuskewin Road was closed Monday morning as firefighters dealt with a fire at the Akzo Nobel chemical plant in Saskatoon’s north industrial area.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at around 4:10 a.m. CT Monday from security personnel stating there was a fire at the facility.

Crews arrived to see a fire in a vent stack and determined it serviced a tank containing fuel surfactant.

Heat radiating from the vent caused roofing material to catch on fire, which was quickly brought under control by firefighters.

The fire was then contained to the gallon tank. The 2,500 gallon tank containing the combustible liquid was approximately 40 per cent full at the time.

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Firefighters worked with Akzo Nobel staff to cool the combustible liquid surfactant in the tank.

The fire is now under control and crews continue to search for hot spots.

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Fire department officials said there was no risk to the public. No injuries have been reported.

Preliminary damages are estimated at $20,000.

Fire investigators are working with Akzo Nobel staff to determine what caused the surfactant to ignite.

Wanuskewin Road was closed in the area of Marquis Drive for over five hours. All road restrictions have now been removed.