Painesville Commercial Building Fire Closes Route 20, Causes Smoke

There was a big fire at a business building in Painesville Township.

Firefighters were called to put it out.

The fire caused a lot of smoke that people could see from far away, even near the History Center.

Part of Route 20 had to close because of the fire.

Firefighters from all the local stations are working on the fire, and they even called in extra help.

The firefighters asked everyone to stay away so they could work safely.

No one knows yet what started the fire or if anyone got hurt, but they will share updates when possible.