Manufacturing Facility Fire Causes Millions In Damage To Equipment

A fire is now out but not before causing $4 million in damage. The fire on Hollins Road at the Ardagh plant was extinguished early Saturday morning. All crews had cleared at 3:20 a.m.

The 600,000 square foot manufacturing facility is owned by the Ardagh Corporation, which makes metal cans. All employees were evacuated safety when the fire started Friday about 8 p.m.

The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office says the cause of the fire was accidental. It originated in an “inner bake oven” and traveled along the exterior roof line through the “Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer” before being extinguished.

While there is extensive fire, smoke and water damage to the machines, conveyors, and exhaust systems of the building, there is no major structural damage to the building.