REVERE ? Firefighters from several communities are at the scene of a three-alarm fire at Suffolk Downs.
The fire was reported at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, and crews from Winthrop and Malden, as well as Revere, were believed to be on the scene just inside the Route 145 and Tomesello Way. The area is also home to a shopping center that includes at supermarket and a department store.
Heavy smoke and flames were seen shooting into the sky above the area.
Television news photos showed flames and smokes coming through the roof of one of several large, one-story buildings in the stable area.
No injuries have been reported to people or animals.
A track spokeswoman said she did not immediately have details.
WCVB-TV reported that the fire is in a kitchen area. The station said horses were evacuated from some nearby stables as a precaution.
The track is to begin its live thoroughbred racing season on Saturday.
Mohegan Sun has proposed building a resort casino on the property.
The Daily Item staff is on the scene and will have updates on this breaking story as more details become available.