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Crews battle fire at old Glades prison area

Posted at 7:42 PM, Aug 08, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-08 19:43:37-04

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crews are on the scene of a fire in Belle Glade. 

The fire ignited in a old prison area on the 500 block of Orange Avenue. 

Officials say black smoke was visible from Main Street and flames were visible from the roof a church. 

The fire caused a partial collapse on the building and has been contained. No threat to adjacent structures. 

No injuries have been reported.