Main Street Traffic Halted As Smoke Billows Above Morse Court Building

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Main Street and Morse Court on the morning of Oct. 18, 2018. Seen from Elm Street. Credit: Michael Dinan

Emergency responders rushed to Main Street at Morse Court late Thursday morning as black smoke began billowing above a two-story building’s roof on the corner.

Main Street and Morse Court on the morning of Oct. 18, 2018. Credit: Michael Dinan

Fire and police rushed to the scene at about 11:15 a.m., closing Main Street from Cherry Street to East Avenue as onlookers, including many workers who emerged from their shops, took photos and videos with their smartphones on a clear, crisp fall day.

The smell of burning oil wafted over the area and fire officials in their early assessments suspected a problem with a burner. No flames could be seen.

Main Street and Morse Court on the morning of Oct. 18, 2018. Seen from Elm Street. Credit: Michael Dinan

The building on the corner houses optician Morgenthal Frederics on the ground floor.

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