Fire at Oldcastle manufacturing plant forces closure as damage assessed

Tecumseh fire on scene in Oldcastle at 1950 Blackacre Dr. on April 17, 2026. (Source: Shawn Rizk)

Tecumseh fire officials say a manufacturing plant in Oldcastle remains closed following a fire last Friday.

Crews were called to the building at 1950 Blackacre Dr. and found an active fire on the roof.

Deputy fire Chief Kevin Kavanagh tells AM800 News solar panels cover most of the roof, including some HVAC units.

He says the plant will remain closed until the extent of the roof damage can be assessed.

Workers were inside the building when the fire broke out, but everyone evacuated safely.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.