Firefighters battle massive fire at old mill in Woonsocket, RI – Boston News, Weather, Sports [Video]

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WHDH) – Emergency crews responded in Woonsocket, Rhode Island near the Massachusetts border Monday after a fire broke out in an old mill building. 

The first started in the building off Privilege Street shortly before 1 a.m. 

Firefighters from surrounding communities soon responded to the scene and remained in the area for several hours. 

Most of the building eventually collapsed. As of 9 a.m., officials were monitoring air quality. 

Speaking with reporters, firefighters said windy conditions complicated their emergency response 

There was no information as of around 9 a.m. on any injuries related to the fire. 

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