ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE, 10:40 P.M.
As of 10:30 p.m. Friday, the Ardaugh plant in Roanoke County is still on fire.
While many in the area report a strong smell, fire officials tell 10 News that the fumes are non-toxic.
Authorities say a firefighter suffered minor injuries, and the Roanoke County fire marshal is currently investigating at the scene the situation.
The building reportedly has heavy smoke and water damage.
UPDATE, 8:50 P.M.
Workers have been evacuated from a can manufacturing plant in Roanoke County, where flames can be seen shooting from the roof as crews continue to battle an active fire.
The fire at the Ardagh plant off Plantation Road is contained to the ventilation system connected to a piece of machinery that is used to cook paint onto the cans.
Crews are working to get to the ventilation system where the fire is contained, but there is reportedly a fair amount of machinery in their path.
Authorities say no injuries have been reported.
ORIGINAL STORY, 8:35 P.M.
Crews are reportedly battling a structure fire at the Ardagh plant in Roanoke County.
Authorities say they were notified about the fire around 8 p.m. Information on the severity of the fire or injuries was unavailable.
10 News has a crew on the way to the scene to learn more.
Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.
