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Borough updates Bear Creek fire response, waives tipping fees through 2025 and seeks federal reimbursement
Summary
Borough officials reported ongoing Bear Creek fire recovery: tipping fees for fire-impacted residents will remain waived through the end of 2025, several fire-impacted vehicles were removed, and the borough is pursuing state public-assistance reimbursement and emergency-management grants.
Borough leaders reported on Oct. 8 that recovery from the Bear Creek fire continues, with tipping fees waived for impacted residents through Dec. 31, 2025, and contracted removal of eight fire-damaged vehicles. Mayor Noel and staff said the borough has contracted with a private firm to remove the vehicles and continues to accept debris at transfer stations; dumpsters placed during summer…
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