Fire at Pacemaker Steel on Broad Street Utica

Utica fire crews were busy fighting a fire at the Pacemaker Steel building on Broad and Niagra streets Friday morning.

There was also a strong odor of gas evident in the immediate area around the scene.

Joining the Keeler in the Morning Show on Friday, Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri's said the fired involved a broken gas line and that the broken line was fueling the blaze.

Later Friday morning, Palmieri posted this update to his Facebook page:

As a result of the fire that took place this morning at Pacemaker Steel at 1700 Broad Street, east Utica residents may experience a drop in their gas pressure.

The City asks all travelers to avoid this area as Fire crews continue to work on the scene.

We'll bring you more information on this as it becomes available: