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Fire reported in Downtown Phenix City
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- Fire reported in downtown Phenix City at 1400 block of 17th Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
- 17th Avenue blocked between 14th and 15th Streets; heavy black smoke visible from fire scene.
Phenix City fire and police officials are on the scene of a fire in the downtown area of the city.
The fire is taking place at a structure in the 1400 block of 17th Avenue near the Central Activity Center. CNAW2News.com began receiving word of the fire around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
17th Avenue is blocked from 14th Street to 15th Street.
Heavy black smoke can be seen billowing from the area.
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