The three-alarm blaze broke out around 11 a.m. at 18 Buena Vista Ave., bringing several local companies to the scene.
Roofers were apparently doing work at the home, sources told Daily Voice. Firefighters work to knock out the blaze on the second and third floors.
As of 1 p.m., most of the fire had been knocked down but crews continued to operate, and was officially deemed under control around 1:55 p.m.
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