Building Burns in north Downtown


By Augie Frost
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma City fire crews are working to extinguish a large fire at a building in north downtown Oklahoma City.

About 4 p.m., fire crews responded to NW 8 and Harvey Avenue after dispatchers received a report that heavy smoke was pouring from a building.

At 4:30 p.m., a third alarm was called and more fire crews arrived to battle the blaze defensively because the fire had grown out of control, an official said. Wood covering the windows limited firefighters' access to the building, making the blaze harder to fight.

Because the abandoned building is so old, said Dep. Chief Tony Young, collapsing walls are a concern for crews, Young said.
It is not yet clear how the fire started or if anyone has been hurt.