A serious fire broke out late at night on Boxing Day at a National Research Council building at 1200 Montreal Rd.
Firefighters said the fire was in a hydro sub-station. Firefighter Scott Stilborn said on Twitter, crews are setting up for a prolonged effort to fight the blaze.
Ottawa firefighters setting up for prolonged operation on Montreal Road. pic.twitter.com/MtvaBWOosD
— Scott Stilborn (@OFSFirePhoto) December 27, 2016
A hydro crew responded to the blaze along with a HAZMAT team.
Paramedics who responded to the blaze said there were no injures.
No word on the cost of damages.
The cause is underinvestigation.