Smoke billows above south Buffalo as fire crews battle blaze

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Smoke billowed from a building with a vacant storefront as firefighters fought flames in south Buffalo Thursday.
Firefighters rushed to the morning fire around 9 a.m. at the corner of Abbott Road and Portland Street. Multiple crews responded to the fire to jet the blaze with water and protect surrounding buildings and civilians.
Crews utilized ladders to get a vantage on flames that appeared to be coming from the roof.
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