Firefighters battle building fire in Jefferson Twp.

Firefighters are battling a fire that broke out in a reported abandoned structure on West Third Street in Jefferson Twp. Friday afternoon.

The fire was reported in the 6100 block of West Third Street, next to the Drexel Foodtown around 2:25 p.m. Friday.

First crews on scene reported flames and heavy smoke were coming from the second floor of the building, according to emergency scanner traffic.

No injuries have been initially reported.

We’re monitoring this developing story and we’ll update this story as we learn more.

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