Crews respond to fire at Tioga County tire shop

NICHOLS, NY (WBNG) -- Multiple agencies responded to a large structure fire in the Town of Nichols Friday morning.

The fire occurred at Tireland USA at 317 N. Cole Hill Rd. Crews first responded to the scene around 4:30 a.m. Large flames could be seen coming out of the building before the fire died down. Crew blocked a portion of the road as firefighters worked on the scene.

Tioga County officials said a garage was completely destroyed in the fire. Officials also noted that there was no health hazard to the public from the burning of the building.