The Department of Agriculture says it is not yet aware of any issues affecting the province’s milk supply following a fire at Central Dairies in Mount Pearl.

The blaze broke out in a storage building late Monday night, and took five hours to extinguish. Damage to the storage facility was extensive.

It’s led to concerns for the overall milk supply in the province, with some grocery stores already showing the effects a day after.

Department officials say they have been in contact with Central Dairies to offer whatever help they may need as the company, owned by Agropur Dairy Co-operative, assesses the extent of the impact on operations.

Agriculture Minister Elvis Loveless, meanwhile, also pledged support for the dairy industry in the wake of the fire.

Loveless says he has discussed the situation with the assistant deputy minister responsible, adding he is ” definitely on it.”

The minister acknowledges the fire is a “step back,” but says government will support the industry “in any way they can.”