Birmingham Blaze: Thick Smoke, Evacuations

0:00It's March 31st. This is Birmingham News today, AI-powered stories from your city. Firefighters in Birmingham, Alabama jumped on a commercial blaze near Topgolf, with thick smoke pouring into downtown skies. Crews from Birmingham Fire and Rescue hit the spot on 28th Street North, where the fire sent up a huge plume visible from blocks away. Folks downtown felt the impact right away as the heavy haze blanketed the area and sparked quick evacuations nearby. Investigators are now digging in to pinpoint the cause, reaching out for fresh details on how it all started. We'll keep eyes on this one, as more comes out on the damage, and what's next for that stretch of the city.