BREAKING: Multiple departments respond to downtown Washington fire

WASHINGTON — Crews from multiple fire departments responded to a major fire at Greiner Plaza (formerly the Washington Public Library) at 120 East Main St. Saturday afternoon. The building is located at the corner of Main and Second streets.

“Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire and flames showing through the top of the structure,” a news release from the Washington Fire Department said. “The cause is under investigation at this time, and no injuries were reported. No further information is available at this time.”

The process took some time, with the call coming in around 4 p.m., and emergency responders staying on the scene until after dark, with a news release sent shortly after 9 p.m.

This building is owned by Greiner Buildings, and also houses the WEDG and Goldfinch Solar Project offices, among others. While the structure is adjacent to another office building, crews said there was no damage to the neighboring structure once flames were extinguished.

Assisting Washington Fire at the scene was: Ainsworth Fire, Kalona Fire, Riverside Fire, Wayland Fire, Brighton Fire, Wellman Fire, Washington County Emergency Management, Washington Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Ambulance, Washington County 911 Communications, Alliant Energy and the City of Washington according to the news release.