Crews put out large fire in Hickory

HICKORY, N.C. — Firefighters in downtown Hickory battled a large fire at a building Friday morning.

The Hickory Fire Department told WCNC Charlotte crews worked to put out the flames along First Avenue Southwest, near 14th Street Southwest. Firefighters said the building is marked as vacant.

So far, no injuries have been reported from the blaze, according to firefighters.

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No word yet on what caused the fire. WCNC Charlotte has reached out to the Hickory Fire Department for more information.

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