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Westmoreland County market seriously damaged in fire

Westmoreland County market suffers extensive damage in overnight fire First responders at Marshalls Market in Westmoreland County surveying fire damage.

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. — A popular market in Westmoreland County suffered extensive damage in a fire.

PHOTOS: Westmoreland County market suffers serious damage in overnight fire

The fire started at Marshalls Market along Route 981 in Loyalhanna Township around 10:15 p.m. Friday.

Video from Channel 11 shows significant damage to the roof and back of the building.

A neighbor told Channel 11 that one person lived in the back of the building, and they were able to get out safely.

“This is a very important store, to not just Saltsburg but the surrounding communities, Tunnelton, Moween, New [Alexandria], you name it. They’re gonna, they’re gonna sorely miss this store and the gas pumps, and the people who were here, worked here,” the neighbor said.

The fire is under investigation.

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