The fire began sometime after 7 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., smoke could be seen billowing from the structure from blocks away.
Traffic has been blocked from travel on 4th and 3rd streets at South 3rd and 4th avenues, and police are rerouting vehicles around the area.
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