Roof of Pa. Fire Station Collapses

Feb. 16, 2010
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. --   The weight of lingering snow is taking its toll on buildings around the area. In Washington County this morning, snow collapsed part of the roof at the Amwell Volunteer Fire Station. Chief Mark Wright said their fire trucks were temporarily stuck inside the building. Once they got the trucks out, they were able to begin removing snow from the roof. The chief is waiting for an insurance adjuster to assess the damage.  

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. --

The weight of lingering snow is taking its toll on buildings around the area.

In Washington County this morning, snow collapsed part of the roof at the Amwell Volunteer Fire Station.

Chief Mark Wright said their fire trucks were temporarily stuck inside the building.

Once they got the trucks out, they were able to begin removing snow from the roof.

The chief is waiting for an insurance adjuster to assess the damage.

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