A fire at a Leamington food processor has caused more than $2.3-million in damage.
The Leamington Fire Department arrived at Top Line Farms in the 500 block of Essex Road 18 around 6pm Saturday.
Flames were pouring through a large portion of an outside wall when fire crews arrived causing extensive damage to the building.
The Leamington Fire Department arrived at Top Line Farms in the 500 block of Essex Road 18 around 6pm Saturday July 16, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Patricia Toal)
An improperly discarded cigarette may be the cause, according to investigators.
The initial damage estimate of $2.3 million could rise while the company assess damaged to product inside the facility.
Topline Farms markets a variety of hothouse specialty produce.
— with files from Ricardo Veneza/CTV Windsor