Two-Alarm Blaze Engulfs Four-Story Vacant Church in Buffalo

January 15, 2026 | Buffalo, NY

Firefighters are battling a two-alarm blaze at a four-story vacant church across from 501 Emslie St. The incident was reported Jan. 15 at around 10:27 p.m. Crews responded to fire on the second side of the structure, deploying a 2.5-inch line to combat flames on the second floor. The building prompted a second alarm due to the intensity of the fire.

Fire on the 2 side in a 4 Story Vacant church. 2.5 line in operation on the 2nd Floor.

No immediate reports of injuries or further details on the cause have been released. Investigations are ongoing.

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