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Firefighters Battling Blaze In Riverhead's Polish Town: FD

Some road were closed to allow firefighters to tackle the blaze, officials said.

The blaze broke out Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy Edward Schaefer)

RIVERHEAD, NY — Firefighters were battling a blaze in Polish Town in Riverhead Thursday afternoon, officials said.

According to Riverhead Town police in a post on social media about 2:20 p.m., the following roadways were closed due to a fire.

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"Please avoid the areas of Sweezy Avenue (Between W. Main Street and Pulaski Street), Lincoln Street (Between Sweezy Avenue and Hamilton Avenue," police said.

The Jamesport Fire Department also said that they were assisting the Riverhead Fire Department with a working fire in Polish Town.

This is a developing story; check back for details.

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