Black smoke seen as firefighters battle fire in Dayton

DAYTON — Black smoke could be seen in Downtown Dayton as firefighters are on the scene of a fire in Dayton Saturday afternoon.

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Dayton Firefighters were dispatched to the 3100 block of W. Riverview Avenue around 4:09 p.m. on the report of large structures on fire in a wooded area, Dayton Police and Fire posted on social media.

They said, “Fire units are completing an extended hose lays to get lines in operation.”

Several fire units were dispatched.

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W. Riverview Avenue was closed at Canfield Avenue while firefighters battled the fire, according to initial scanner traffic.

Several firefighters were also in the area of Bridge Street.

Black smoke could be seen from Downtown Dayton Saturday afternoon.

We will continue to provide updates on this developing story.

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