Downtown Buffalo fire: Blaze at Paul William Beltz building closes Church Street| Videos

A fire at the Paul William Beltz law firm office building in downtown Buffalo has shut down Church Street.

Updated on: May 1, 2025, 23:25:33 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A three-alarm fire at the Paul William Beltz law firm office building in downtown Buffalo has shut down Church Street from Delaware Avenue to Pearl Street.

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The building, located between the Guaranty and Verizon buildings, was seen engulfed in thick smoke, as videos from the scene show massive plumes billowing into the air.

Buffalo Fire Commissioner William Renaldo told 7 News reporter Kristen Mirand that the law firm building had been evacuated. So far, no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is being investigated.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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