Buffalo Firefighters put out a blaze at the Shea's Smith Theatre at 652 Main Street early Wednesday afternoon. Flames broke out around 12:15 p.m. There was heavy smoke coming from the building.
There was a minor electrical fire in the basement of the Smith Theatre.
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It was discovered immediately by one of the theater's maintenance staff who responded by using a fire extinguisher.
The show Late Night Catechism Las Vegas – Sister Rolls the Dice that was scheduled at the Smith Theatre will go on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at the 710 Main Theatre.
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Performances will remain there through this Sunday.