ST. LOUIS — At least four large warehouses were on fire in downtown St. Louis early Friday morning at 2nd and Gratiot near the Mississippi River, first responders at the scene told 5 On Your Side.

Over 200 firefighters from multiple agencies responded to the scene at around 3 a.m., St. Louis City Fire Department Dennis Jenkerson said. He said the fire has since been contained, but he expected more flare-ups to occur as embers continue to burn through the early morning.

Multiple homeless people were evacuated from inside and around the warehouse after firefighters arrived, Jenkerson said. No injuries have been reported. Ameren Missouri estimated that around 80 customers in the area were without power due to the fire.

"We had about four buildings that were fully involved when we showed

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