Masons Yorkshire Gin factory in Aiskew, near Bedale has been gutted by fire.
Fire crews from across North Yorkshire and County Durham were called in to fight the blaze on Tuesday morning.
The fire was reported to have started when a still exploded, although this has not yet been confirmed.
We’d like to thank everybody for their concern and well wishes following a fire at the distillery today. We can report that all staff are unharmed and there are no injuries sustained.
We’d like to express our thanks to the emergency services and staff at SPAR for their support.
— Masons Yorkshire Gin (@MasonsGin) April 2, 2019
Nobody was injured in the incident which was reported just after 8am.
Company owner Karl Mason said around six members of staff were in the building at the time when the fire was discovered.
He said: “I’m just so grateful that everyone got out thanks to the distiller who shouted for everyone to leave.
“That’s the main thing. Everyone is safe.
“I’m also grateful for the fire service. I hope there’s no more fires in North Yorkshire today as all the firefighters seem to be here.”
Mr Mason declined to comment on the cause of the blaze.
He said the company would “move forward” despite the setback.
The factory has been at the location for around two years.
The company employs about 40 staff.
The factory is behind a petrol station and Spar store in Aiskew.
The garage and shop were closed after the fire was discovered.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received a call at 08:03 to reports of a fire in an industrial premises, in Aiskew, Bedale.
“A number of repeat calls were then received from members of the public.
“Four fire engines were moblised to the scene, along with officers. On their arrival they requested additional fire engines (and an aerial ladder platform from Darlington) and support vehicles attend.
“The fire involves a single storey industrial building. Crews are working hard to tackle the fire and prevent the fire spreading. Everyone has been accounted for and there are no reports of any injuries.
“Crews are likely to be at the scene for some time.
Nearby properties may want to keep doors and windows closed.
“Crews have four main jets in use to tackle the fire externally.
“We will be at the scene for some time.”
Crews from Northallerton, Ripon, Leyburn, Bedale, Stokesley and Richmond attended.
Along with an aerial ladder platform from Darlington, the incident command unit, welfare unit and a high volume pump were also called to the scene.
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