Albany burning
Albany firefighters battled a two-structure blaze in the city’s downtown just before noon Friday.
Albany Fire Department firefighters battle a blaze on Pine Avenue Friday just before noon that included two buildings. Several downtown blocks were engulfed in smoke as AFD fought the blaze. More information will be provided when it becomes available. Staff Photo: Joe Whitfield
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