ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On Friday afternoon, the Albany Fire Department (AFD) was called out to a heavy fire in the 1600 block of Camp Lane.

AFD received a call about the fire at around 5:30 p.m., according to AFD.

AFD told WALB that when crews arrived, they were met with heavy fire and smoke coming from Advanced Sprinkler & Backflow, Inc.

The fire was brought under control in about 40 minutes.

However, fire officials say the fire left “extensive damage” estimated to be about $80,000 to $100,000.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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