Crime & Safety

Abandoned Building Gutted In Riverside Fire

The boarded-up, long a symbol of blight in Riverside, went up in flames, police say.

The building was completely destroyed in the blaze.
The building was completely destroyed in the blaze. (Patch contributor)

RIVERSIDE, NY — A long-abandoned building went up in flames last week in Riverside, gutting the structure.

The fire broke out on Flanders Road in Riverside on Wednesday, June 8, at 9:52 p.m., Southampton Town police said.

The building was completely destroyed by the fire; no injuries were reported, police said.

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