11-05-2025
Photos: Late night Johnstown fire leads to emergency building demolition
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A late-night fire at a vacant commercial building has led to an emergency demolition, leaving a Johnstown road closed
Crews were called to the 700 block of Railroad Street for a structure fire around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, May 11. Firefighters worked through the night, which led to the demolition of the building Sunday afternoon. To do so, crews had to close Feeder Street.
Jim McCann, Assistant Fire Chief at the Johnstown Fire Department, said the building was unsafe and that Johnstown police and State Police Fire Marshals are investigating.
Johnstown Fire Department was at the scene until just before 2 p.m., after nearly 14 hours from the initial injuries were reported at this time.
Johnstown, Richland, Westmont Fire, Seventh Ward, Hilltop EMS, Dart Medic and Cambria County Box 11 all responded to the scene.
Johnstown Firefighters also thanked Randy's Bi-Lo for providing snacks and drinks for the crews.
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