Overview
- More than 200 firefighters responded around 3 a.m. to multiple warehouses near 2nd and Gratiot by the Mississippi River.
- Officials said the blaze is contained but likely to smolder with flare-ups over the next two to three days.
- People sheltering in and around the buildings were evacuated, and authorities reported no injuries.
- A large portion of a century-old warehouse collapsed, and a significant smoke plume was visible near I-44.
- Police are directing traffic at key downtown intersections as Ameren coordinates with fire investigators, and the site is linked to the Gateway South redevelopment plans.