A devastating fire broke out at the Latrobe 30 Shoppes in Unity Township, Pennsylvania, heavily damaging multiple businesses. The blaze started around 3:15 a.m. in the strip mall, which housed stores such as Goodwill, Harbor Freight Tools, Roadman’s Country Living Shop, a tanning salon, My Fitness Kitchen and others.
Upon arrival, firefighters found flames engulfing the front of the building and stretching between 75 to 100 feet high and shooting 20 to 30 feet in the air. Seven fire companies from Unity Township and others from neighboring areas were dispatched to combat the blaze. Two businesses were severely damaged by the fire while others suffered from water and smoke damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. Property manager Ralph Scalise expressed his devastation over the impact of the fire on his community, describing the plaza as a valuable asset.
Once extinguished, crews focused on cleanup efforts as significant parts of the plaza’s facade had collapsed onto the sidewalk. The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal is currently investigating the cause of this fire tragedy. Stay updated on this developing story by following KDKA-TV and KDKA.com for more information on upcoming newscasts.