[PHOTOS/VIDEO] Huge Fire at Ballston Spa Gas Station

Whitney Wallace, X

Police are asking drivers to avoid the area

Update 202pm: In a Facebook post Friday afternoon, the Town of Ballston confirms there were no serious injuries. 

Update 1:43pm: NewsChannel 13's Dan Levy says the fire could have been a major disaster if crews hadn't arrived when they did. Two cars were destroyed in the blaze.

Update 12:17pm: The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office says a few people sustained minor injuries, but not serious. 

Update 11:37am: Photos shared from CBS 6 show the fire under control, but several gas pumps and at least one vehicle have been destroyed

Firefighters are trying to get control of a blaze raging at the USA Gas Station at the corner of Route 50 and Route 67 in Ballston Spa. CBS 6 reports one of the gas pumps caught fire and spread.

Photos from the scene show a series of gas pumps, the canopy and at least two vehicles in flames. 

The fire started around 10:30 - large plumes of smoke can be seen from far distances. Police are asking drivers to use other routes. 

 

 

 

More from Capital Region

FLY92.3 VIP

Become A FLY92.3 VIP!

What's Happening

Events

  • Fright Fest

    Six Flags Great Escape has transformed into the Capital Region’s ultimate scream destination! By day, families can enjoy Boo Fest with trick-or-treating, friend...

    at Great Escape
  • Albany's All-Hallow E'en Festival

    Join Discover Albany and partners, as we resurrect the All-Hallow E'en Festival after its burial more than 100 years ago! This festival will celebrate the famou...

    at Downtown Albany
  • Troy Chowderfest

    Join us on Sunday, October 12 from 12-5p for the much-anticipated Chowderfest in Downtown Troy! It’s the ultimate celebration of all things chowder, featuring ...

    at Downtown Troy
  • Mystery Book Club

    Join us at the Cohoes Public Library at 10:30 on October 15th for the monthly meeting of Mystery Book Club!

    at Cohoes Public Library
92.3 FM
FLY92.COM
FLY92.3 APP
Alexa