The Alliance Volunteer Fire Department is currently battling a large structure fire at the Westco Tire Shop at 3rd and Black Hills Ave in Alliance.
The Fire was first reported just after 3 a.m. Tuesday.
The AVFD responded with several trucks and the boom truck.
Photos posted by the Alliance Police Department showed large flames coming from the south side of the Westco building, also known as the former Jack and Jill store.
That area of the building is where tires and parts are stored.
The AVFD is currently applying water from the boom truck, shooting the water down on the structure, with other trucks shooting water from the east side. It appears the roof has collasped on the south side of the building.
At this time, West 3rd street and Highway 2 are closed in that area and Black Hills Ave is also closed.
Alliance Police are advising residents to stay out of those areas and take alternate routes.
We will have additional information as it becomes available.
