UPDATE: 3/9/2023 1 p.m.
Omaha firefighters are still extinguishing 'hot spots' following a warehouse fire at 4508 South 28th Street, which is near L Street and HWY 75 and just north of Johnny's Cafe.
Fire crews were dispatched to the building at 6:49 p.m. on Wednesday and the fire department says its crews encountered heavy smoke upon arrival.
Assistant Fire Marshal Joseph Caniglia says the fire is still under investigation and more information may be available when investigators gain access to the building.
He also said that employees told the fire department on the scene Wednesday night that the "only known chemicals were everyday chemicals, such as gasoline and propane."
Caniglia added, "With the collapse of the roof there is no way to determine what is/isn't damaged at this time."
The structure is a warehouse building for a company that manufactures shopping carts. It was not occupied when the fire broke out and no injuries were reported.
Fire crews are working at a second alarm fire at 29th and L St. please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/VUDw7Cibgl
— Omaha Fire Department (@OmahaFireDept) March 9, 2023
Third alarm now requested. pic.twitter.com/2FtSbQiLiy
— Omaha Fire Department (@OmahaFireDept) March 9, 2023
#Omaha Hwy-75/JFK Frwy SB @ "L" Street
— Omaha Hwy Conditions (@NDOTomaha) March 9, 2023
Exit Ramp to "L" Street is Closed.
Use Alternate Route pic.twitter.com/2lMtl3AdNe
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