ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ7) -- UPDATE
The firefighter who was taken to the hospital for treatment was released early Saturday morning, and is expected to make it back on the job for the next working day, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
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UPDATE: Firefighters put out a fire at the Ardagh plant early Saturday morning after it broke out around 8 p.m. Friday.
One Roanoke City firefighter was taken to a hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
A Roanoke County firefighter was treated on scene for a back injury.
Officials say the fire was accidental and started in an "inner bake oven" and traveled along the exterior roof line through the "Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer."
There is extensive fire, smoke and water damage to machines, conveyors and exhaust systems, but there is no major structural damage. Investigators estimate damages at approximately $4 million.
All crews were cleared at 3:20 a.m.
EARLIER STORY: Crews are battling a fire at Ardagh Group's Roanoke County plant on Hollins Road. At one point, a tower of flame 10-15 feet high could be seen shooting from the roof of the facility.
All workers inside the plant escaped unharmed. One firefighter received minor injuries, but did not have to be taken to the hospital.
Seven engine companies and three ladder companies were called in to fight the fire. The crews are from both Roanoke City and County.
Officials on scene say the fire was contained to a chimney at the plant. That chimney is attached to what was described as an oven used to burn paint onto cans. While the fire hasn't spread, officials say at one point the chimney was hot enough it threatened to catch the surrounding building on fire.
We reached out to Ardagh Group for comment. So far, we've not heard back.
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