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UPDATE: Omaha Fire Department investigating building fire in downtown Omaha

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Posted at 10:32 AM, Oct 02, 2022
and last updated 2022-10-02 17:39:03-04

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Omaha Fire Department fought a blaze in the area of 14th & Grace Streets on Sunday morning.

Here's what we know from OFD:

Fire crews responded to a possible trash fire at 1806 N 13th St. Fire crews arrived and found fires in multiple areas to the south of the business building.

There were large amounts of black smoke coming from the business as well as piles of trash.

A help wanted was requested and a "working fire" was declared.

Multiple trucks came to the scene due to the difficulty of access and the size of the fires, as well as for rehabilitation purposes.

Defensive operations were declared after areas of the roof had collapsed due to damage.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Any individuals with information about this fire incident are encouraged to call the Arson hotline, 402-444-FIRE (3473) or Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP (7867).

This is a developing story.

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