Local Firemen End Nightmare Weekend In Somerset
Som erset volunteers battled two major fires over a weekend including a 6 am blaze at Laurel Ann Motel injuring one man and gutting rooms, and a pre Christmas fire at Old Trinity Church that left the structure in ruins with only the belfry walls standing. Fire marshal to investigate. Berlin volunteers assisted. details include equipment used, hose length, and traffic shutdowns around the Diamond.
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Samaritan Policy Shown After Fire at Old Trinity Church
After the Christmas Eve fire that gutted Old Trinity Church, Trinity congregants gathered at Church of the Brethren for an early worship service. Pastor Rev. Roland W. Renkel thanked Protestant and Catholic pastors for offers to share space during the waiting period for a new building, noting Dr. Detweiler’s first response. The service reflected Christian charity as the community awaits a meeting place.
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Importance And Value Of An Efficient Fire Company Shown
Somerset residents witness the fire department’s decisive action during a late Friday blaze that destroyed Old Trinity Church. Chief John A. Wilson led 62 firefighters as four engines fought the flames with 14 water streams and extensive hose lays. Berlin firefighters aided, and the Ladies Auxiliary supported operations.
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Smoke Overcomes Four Firemen at Trinity Church Fire
A Trinity Church blaze in Somerset overwhelmed four volunteer firefighters Elmer Kline Floyd Heiple J Lape and William McNelly with smoke inhalation. Lloyd Koontz injured his eye from flying debris and Dan Hartzell was knocked down. Assistant chief J R Lehman sustained a stoved leg. All are reported in satisfactory condition.
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Weather Outlook for Southwestern Pennsylvania
Mostly sunny and seasonable temperatures expected Monday with highs in the 30s. Tuesday turns mostly sunny again with seasonable temperatures and a chance of light snow flurries.
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