Downtown warehouse fire produces heavy smoke, visible flames

Published: May. 27, 2023 at 9:03 PM CDT|Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:02 AM CDT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - An abandoned warehouse downtown caught on fire Saturday evening, producing visible flames and thick smoke that could be seen for miles.

The fire started around 8 p.m. at a two-story abandoned building at N. 7th St. and O’Fallon St. Downtown. Over 80 firefighters responded and the fire was under control by 10 p.m.

According to the Fire Department, no one is inside and firefighters are staying outside the collapse zone. There are currently no reports of any injuries.

This is a developing story; News 4 will update it as more information becomes available.