A fire took place about 5:00 a.m. this morning at Norquay Colony east of Portage. The call came in shortly thereafter notifying the Portage Fire Department that the community's metal working blacksmith shop and mechanic garage was ablaze. Two trucks were sent out with seven firefighters. The damage was extensive and the structure was a total loss in excess of a million dollars worth of property. No injuries occurred. Six to seven vehicles were lost in the blaze as well as lawn mowers and tools and equipment.