Birmingham firefightrers work to extinguish large fire near downtown

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
A large fire scene is happening just west of downtown Birmingham Monday.
Firefighters were called to the 700 block of 2nd Avenue North just after 4:30 p.m.
We understand the structure may be a church building.
The fire created a large plume of smoke seen over Interstate 65 and from the immediate area.
WVTM 13 News crews reported seeing fire damage to the roof of the structure.
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