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Norfolk Southern completed its first $1 million in reimbursements to Pennsylvania fire departments, first responders and Beaver County Hazmat, Gov. Josh Shapiro said.

By Leila Merrill
FireRescue1

Norfolk Southern completed its first $1 million in reimbursements to Pennsylvania fire departments, first responders and Beaver County Hazmat, Gov. Josh Shapiro said.

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — A least one fire department has been reimbursed by Norfolk Southern for damages and losses suffered last month in the East Palestine train derailment and fire, the New Castle News reported.

Norfolk Southern completed its first $1 million in reimbursements to Pennsylvania fire departments, first responders and Beaver County Hazmat, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Thursday.

Bessemer Borough received $174,699, said Bessemer Fire Chief Jeff Breetz. The department lost hose, turnout gear, nozzles and other items due to contamination.

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