Fire breaks out in Cobblestone District, property at center of prominent dominion fight

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A fire broke out Tuesday evening at the corner of South Park Avenue and Illinois, between the Cobblestone Historic District and KeyBank Center.

Several Buffalo Fire trucks and police cars are on scene.

Smoke can be seen filling the air from afar.

The building is located at 110-118 South Park. This is a building at the center of an eminent domain battle with the city of Buffalo.

The Buffalo Common Council had approved the findings and declaration of determination supporting eminent domain for properties located at 110 and 118 South Park Avenue in the Cobblestone Historic District, in March 2023.

Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell Nowkowski previously said, “The structures at 110-118 South Park are a blight on the Cobblestone Historic District and harm the area’s potential for economic growth. Acquiring these properties is both a good thing to do and a necessity to preserve this neighborhood. This procedure has a substantial public benefit.

This is a developing story. 7 News will provide updates on-air and online as new details are released.