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Large fire in downtown Falconer rips through buildings

Photos courtesty of 716 Network, Jamestown, NY

Multiple fire crews battled a large blaze in Falconer in Chautauqua County Wednesday morning. The fire broke out on West Main Street in the downtown business district. It involves several buildings that include apartments.

According to reports, smoke can be spotted from miles away. Authorities have closed Route 394 between Phetteplace Street and Work Street in both directions. 

Credit Photos courtesty of 716 Network, Jamestown, NY
Fire on West Main Street in Falaconer.

WBFO received permission from 716 Network in the Jamestown region to use photos from the fire scene.

The photos, posted on the Chautauqua County Fire Wire Facebook page, indicate it is a two-story brick building. Videos show the part of the building destroyed by flames.  

Credit Photos courtesty of 716 Network, Jamestown, NY
Fire on West Main Street in Falaconer.

Fire crews on the scene included Falconer, Jamestown, Frewsburg and several other departments.  There are no reports of injuries or cause.