The Latrobe 30 Shoppes in Unity Township, Pennsylvania was severely damaged by a massive overnight fire that broke out around 3:15 a.m. 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, was left with significant damage after the blaze spread throughout the overhang of the roof and outside of the businesses.
Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters found flames engulfing the front of the building, stretching between 75 to 100 feet 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 in the plaza suffered from water and smoke damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.
Property manager Ralph Scalise expressed his devastation over the fire’s impact on the community, describing it as a valuable asset that will take time to recover from. Once the fire was 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 investigating the cause of this devastating fire. Stay updated on this developing story by following KDKA-TV and KDKA.com for more information in upcoming newscasts.
