St. Louis firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze that engulfed abandoned buildings south of downtown.
St. Louis Fire Department officials say that a fire near 2nd and Gratiot streets has been burning at four abandoned buildings since early Friday morning. No injuries were reported from the fire.
As of Friday morning, smoke from the fires could be seen from miles away.
St. Louis Fire Department Chief Dennis Jenkerson told KSDK that firefighters from multiple agencies responded to the scene. He added that it’s expected to be several days before the fire is completely extinguished.
Jenkerson also said firefighters had to evacuate homeless individuals out of the buildings. No injuries were reported.
In a statement, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said that “brave firefighters have been battling this 5-alarm fire since the middle of the night.”
“Their dedication to serving our community and keeping us safe, while facing the dangers themselves, is truly admirable,” Spencer said.
