BATAVIA, N.Y. (WKBW) — A large fire forced authorities to shut down part of Route 5 in Batavia on Friday.
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office closed a stretch of West Main Street Road (Route 5) as firefighters battled the fire.
The fire happened at Hodgins Engraving. Smoke could be seen pouring from the building.
I’m in Batavia, working to learn more about a building fire. The public is asked to avoid the vicinity of the Batavia Town Plaza and surrounding businesses. @13WHAM pic.twitter.com/6z3JFphVHm
— Natalie Calzetoni (@natcalztv) May 2, 2025
Shortly after 2:00 p.m., the sheriff's office stated that Route 5 could possibly be closed to traffic for several hours.
According to 13WHAM, all county and town buildings were ordered to enter into a shelter-in-place.
