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Fire hits Lernerville track

Chuck Biedka
By Chuck Biedka
1 Min Read Jan. 3, 2017 | 9 years Ago
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Fire destroyed a warehouse at the Lernerville Speedway along Route 356 in Buffalo Township early Tuesday.

No one was injured in the blaze discovered by a township police officer who saw smoke about 4 a.m.

Eight fire companies fought the fire at 313 North Pike Road until almost 7 a.m.

Speedway General Manager Tim Tomson said he didn't know the cause of the fire.

“We're waiting for the fire marshal,” he said.

Route 356 was closed to traffic for a while as fire units arrived.

Tomson said a tractor, car, compressor and tools were in the warehouse.

A damage estimate wasn't available Tuesday.

“The important thing is that there were no injuries. The other stuff can be replaced,” said Tomson, whose family has owned the track about a year and a half.

He said there will be time to replace the items and warehouse since racing doesn't begin again until April.

Chuck Biedka is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach him at 724-226-4711 or cbiedka@tribweb.com.

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Chuck Biedka is a Tribune-Review staff reporter. You can contact Chuck at 724-226-4711, cbiedka@tribweb.com or via Twitter .

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