Perth East fire fighters battle a large structure fire at a business south of Milverton. Photo courtesy of Perth East Fire Department.Perth East fire fighters battle a large structure fire at a business south of Milverton. Photo courtesy of Perth East Fire Department.
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UPDATE: Perth East Fire Department battles a blaze near Milverton

No one was hurt as a fire burned through a food recycling facility outside Milverton but the building was heavily damaged.

Tuesday's fire was on Perth Rd. 130, southwest of Perth Rd. 119.

Fire crews were on scene well into last night and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Perth East fire fighters battle a large structure fire south of Milverton. Photo courtesy of Perth East Fire Department.Perth East fire fighters battle a large structure fire south of Milverton. Photo courtesy of Perth East Fire Department.

Perth East firefighters battle a large structure fire south of Milverton. Photo courtesy of the OPP.Perth East firefighters battle a large structure fire south of Milverton. Photo courtesy of the OPP.

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