Large Fire in Watervliet, Several Buildings Burning
Update 2:48pm: Reports are these are residential buildings. Crews from Watervliet, Green Island and the Watervliet Arsenal are reported to be on the scene
Watervliet Police are asking drivers and pedestrians to avoid the 2300 block of 6th Avenue as fire crews are dealing with a large structure fire.
Reports say multiple buildings are involved, so far no reports of any injuries or deaths.
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