BEAVERTOWN — Fire heavily damaged the Dollar General store in Beavertown, Snyder County, around 9 o’clock Wednesday night. Smoke damage was reported throughout the building. Everyone inside escaped safely, according to messages shared by community members.
At least one volunteer firefighter needed medical attention at the scene. Fire crews from Beavertown, Beaver Springs, McClure, Bannerville, Kreamer (UPDATED, and Middleburg responded. Community members thanked the first responders and offered prayers for those remaining at the scene. Route 522 was blocked for a time.
