Fire Rips Through Rensselaer County this Morning
A massive fire tore through the Route 43 Mall in Rensselaer County early this morning, destroying at least one business and drawing a large emergency response from multiple fire departments across the region.
Command quickly called for multiple alarms, bringing in numerous truck companies and tankers to the scene.
Explosions Within the Building
According to the report, firefighters faced significant challenges from the start, including a limited water supply in the area and freezing temperatures that froze nearby streams and lakes, making access to water extremely difficult.
As crews battled the intense flames, multiple structural collapses and several explosions were reported from within the building. Firefighters remained on scene well into the morning, working to contain the fully involved structure…