Oct 15, 2006 - Around 2130 Hrs. on Sunday October 15 Weirton Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire in the 3400 block of Ocrhard Street. Engine 4 was returning from a first responder call at the time of dispatch and was on scene within minutes. On scene they gave an initial report of a working fire in an apartment building. Engine 4 and Quint 24 set up for a defensive attack on the fire. Unit 100 (Chief) requested a call back of all off duty firefighters and also for Steubenville Ohio to move to Weirton's Downtown Station. All occupants escaped the fire without injury. The building was heavily damaged, the roof and the top floor were totally destroyed. The fire is being investigated, but appears to have been an accident.

Report & Photos by: Bryan Kelley

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