Indiana Fire Crews were called out early this morning for a fire at an auto parts store.
Indiana County 911 reported that the call went out at 4:27 this morning for the AutoZone store at 2044 Oakland Avenue. The Indiana Fire Association, the RIG team and Citizens Ambulance were initially dispatched, with Homer City, Coral-Graceton, Black Lick and Cherryhill Township fire fighters called in to assist a minute later. Initial reports say that fire was seen coming through the roof of the building.
Assistant Chief Ron Moreau of the Indiana Fire association said that the building was a total loss, with the damage to the building and it’s merchandise estimated at $2 million. There have been no reported injuries. No word yet on the cause of the fire. State Police fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire.
Photos from Evan Bertig of the Coral-Graceton Volunteer Fire Department
This was part of a busy weekend for firefighters in Indiana County. Homer City, Aultman and Coral-Graceton firefighters were called out along with the Hazmat team and Citizen’s Ambulance were called out at 11:37 AM on Sunday for a reported structure fire on Daisey Lane that was reported to have started in a dryer. Indiana and Coal Run firefighters were also dispatched to the scene, but all assisting fire companies were called back.
Indiana Fire Companies 4 and 1 were called out for a reported structure fire on Anderson Avenue at 4:08 PM on Sunday. The RIG team and Citizens were also called out as well.
And earlier this morning at 1:47 this morning, Indiana Fire Company 3 was dispatched for a dumpster fire on Medlar Drive in White Township.
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