4-Alarm Blaze Engulfs Virginia Old Phillip Morris Building

The building was under renovation when sparks flying from pipes being cut by a workman ignited some near by construction material.
July 17, 2004
A massive blaze tore through the old Phillip Morris building yesterday.

The fire erupted at the building on Stockton and Commerce Streets at 2:30p.m. The building was under renovation when sparks flying from pipes being cut by a workman ignited some near by construction material.

Stockton and Commerce Streets where both closed for several blocks. Firefighter

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