Fire causes Sharpsburg VFW to close temporarily
The Sharpsburg VFW will be closed until further notice after a fire broke out inside.
Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services said bells began going off inside the building on the 1000 block of Main Street at 5:38 a.m. on Sunday.
After getting inside, firefighters saw flames coming from the bar.
The fire was quickly extinguished but the VFW said it will be closed until further notice.
No injuries were reported.
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