A minor explosion happened at the Ashbridge’s Bay waste water treatment plant on Saturday morning, according to Toronto Police.

Toronto Water confirmed that a fire started at the pelletizer facility of the treatment plant at about 8:45 a.m. The pelletizer is operated by Veolia Water Canada Inc. on behalf of the city, turning sewage sludge into pellets the company sells as fertilizer.

Veolia Water released a statement that confirmed the incident, saying there were no injuries or environmental damages and the proper officials have been notified.

According to Toronto Fire, a pellet-drying machine suffered extensive damage in the incident. The Ontario Fire Marshal has been called to investigate the explosion.

In 2003, a five-alarm fire gutted a pellet-making facility at Ashbridge’s Bay.

With files from Tim Alamenciak

via Toronto News: Minor explosion at Ashbridge’s Bay treatment plant – thestar.com.