Fire Erupts in Pennsylvania Warehouse

Jan. 18, 2008
Firefighters were able to bring a warehouse fire under control, but it is still causing a lot of problems in Etna.

ETNA, Pa. --

Firefighters were able to bring a warehouse fire under control, but it is still causing a lot of problems in Etna.

The Roenick Transportation bus company, which is used by the Pittsburgh Public School District, was near the fire. Because of the fire, buses are not allowed to leave the lot.

Any public school students who use the company's buses are asked to use alternate transportation. The district is encouraging parents to drive students to school.

The fire happened at an apartment that is attached to the Barron Manufacturing warehouse. Three people in the apartment got out safely.

It took about 200 firefighters to bring the fire under control. At one point, firefighters were spraying water on the fire from the Route 28 overpass, causing traffic delays.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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