A major fire is burning in High River Tuesday morning.

The new seniors home on MacLeod trail at 8th Street is going up in flames.

The building which is under construction in fully engulfed and has the High River Fire Department out in full force.

No evacuations of the surrounding area have been undertaken, however it's likely seniors at the seniors homes adjacent to the burning structure will be on the move shortly.

The building however looks to be a total write off.

There's no word on what caused the fire at this time, or if anyone's been hurt in the blaze.