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Commissioners note early-morning explosion at former Walnut Ridge Elementary; no injuries reported
Summary
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.
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.
The chair emphasized the building is no longer a school and that county and borough staff appeared to be on scene and cooperating. No further details about the cause, damage, or investigation status were provided during the meeting; commissioners said they would relay additional information if it becomes available.
