Fire reported at Environment Canada weather station building in Iqaluit

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at the Environment Canada weather station building in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Fire could be seen coming from the roof and there is a lot of smoke.

There is no word on the extent of the damage at this time.

As of 6:00 pm, weather conditions are still being transmitted from the Iqaluit Airport.

Iqaluit International Airport Fire Department operates one crash tender for local fire suppression and has support from Iqaluit Fire Department when needed.