Fire on highrise roof under investigation

An investigation is underway into a rooftop fire Friday at a highrise apartment building at 900 Dynes Rd. in the Hog’s Back area.

Ottawa fire dispatch received a number of 911 calls at about 11:40 a.m. for smoke coming from the building’s roof.

Responders declared a working fire, which was knocked down quickly.

No one was reported injured in the fire and no one was displaced.

Damage was estimated at $50,000 to the structure of the building.