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Fire destroys 9 businesses and church

on 11/24 at 0220 the newburgh and ohio township fire depts were dispatched to a confirmed commerical structure fire. Upon arrival fire was through the truss roof and windows on the south side of the structure. A second alarm was called right away bringing Chandler Fire and Yankeetown Fire to the scene and other depts moving to backfill empty stations. 2 aerial units were placed in service as well as large hand lines and deck guns. The Indiana State Fire Marshall’s office was called right away due to the large dollar loss expected as the complex housed 9 businesses and a church. A demolition crew was called in to assist with debris removal to put out hot spots. The last unit left the scene around 1 pm saturday afternoon

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