A fire broke out at a former railroad station in Middletown, Pennsylvania, on Friday afternoon, October 30, prompting a response from multiple fire companies.
Flames were seen coming from the building near the railroad tracks and Union Street. A section of Union Street near Karns Foods was closed as emergency crews responded. The fire also affected nearby rail operations. Both Norfolk Southern and Amtrak suspended services on the railway lines close to the station. Multiple fire companies from Dauphin County were sent to the scene. Authorities have not yet shared details about what caused the fire or whether anyone was injured.
Emergency crews were alerted to the fire at around 2:40 p.m, according to PennLive. A PennLive reporter at the scene said the structure, apart from one wall, had collapsed at around 3:10 p.m.
Smoke from the fire could also be seen from Middletown Area High School, according to the report.
