Fire leaves Industry without plows, salt - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
An overnight fire that destroyed Industry's public works building Friday couldn't have come at a worse time. Inside the building were rock salt and plows the Beaver County borough used to clear its roads of snow and ice. On Sunday, the region could be hit by what an AccuWeather meteorologist said is possibly "the worst snowstorm this season. The borough lost bags of rock salt, two Ford F550 plow trucks, a pickup truck, three mowers, and numerous shovels, saws, rakes and other tools workers use to clear roads and walkways. "It's a devastating thing that occurred to our small community," Mayor Nicholas Yanosich said. But by 8 a. m. Friday, borough council President Keith Hohenshel said he already knew Industry could brave the storm. Calls from nearby communities, asking how they could help, were rolling in. Thanks to that aid, he said they're ready for this weekend's storm. I just can't believe it came together," Mr. Hohenshel said. At least 14 communities offered to donate snow-clearing equipment and materials, including plows, trucks and rock salt, he said. "I hope I can pay it forward or pay it back when someone else is in trouble," Mr. Hohenshel said. Assistant fire Chief Chad Doyle said he could see the flames before he and other firefighters turned onto Engle Road, where the building is located. Source: www.post-gazette.com
