UTICA, NY—Firefighters are on the scene early Thursday of a massive fire at the former CharlesTown Mall in Utica.
Firefighters were called to the abandoned mall, located at 311 Turner St., around 1:25 a.m.
Happening Now: Multiple Alarm Fire at Charlestown Mall
A post shared by Utica Fire Department (@uticafiredepartment) onVideos of the fire shared on social media show the multi-story building engulfed in flames, with fire bursting from the windows and roof.
The Utica Fire Department said the fire has covered the lower side of East Utica in smoke and ash, which is impacting air quality.
The fire department urges anyone in that area to keep all windows closed and stay inside, if possible.
No injuries have been reported, WKTV reported.
———
©2020 Syracuse Media Group, N.Y.
Visit Syracuse Media Group, N.Y. at www.syracuse.com
Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
