Commissioners note early-morning explosion at former Walnut Ridge Elementary; no injuries reported
Sep 3, 2025
County public-safety director notified commissioners of an early-morning explosion at the former Walnut Ridge Elementary building; officials said there were no injuries and that county and borough responders coordinated on the scene.
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Commissioners reported that the county’s public-safety director, Chad Strobel, notified them of an early-morning explosion at the former Walnut Ridge Elementary building in the borough of Ellwood City. The chair said the notification arrived about 3 a.m.; commissioners said they were not aware of reported injuries and thanked county and borough first responders for their response and coordination.
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