RICHMOND, Va. -- A three-alarm fire at a building in downtown Richmond Thursday afternoon is under control after crews had difficulty getting water to battle the blaze, according to sources.
Crews responded to 901 East Main Street to fight a fire at a building, where construction is taking place, just before 2 p.m.
Assitant Fire Chief Todd Spurill said firefighters met construction crews on the scene who told them debris on the roof was on fire.
Sources told WTVR CBS 6 that fire crews had issues getting water to fight the fire because the building's standpipes were old are not working properly. Those are the vertical pipes inside high-rise buildings where fire hoses can be connected to provide water to firefighters.
Spurill acknowledged there were some challenges, but that firefighters were able to get water up just had to get to 12th floor.
Crews called for backup from Henrico and Chesterfield counties because firefighters were exhausted from battling the flames in the heat.
Fire officials said all construction workers were evacuated and that no injuries were reported.
As of about 3:30 p.m., officials said the fire had been marked under control.
The entire building is under construction. It is unclear when crews will be able to get back to work on the project.
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