Blair City Hall Fire Destroys City Equipment, Community Center Closed Due to Damage

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September 23, 2024

Blair City Hall in Jackson County was engulfed in flames on Wednesday, destroying city equipment. According to reports, the fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. in the building, which houses City Hall, a community center, and two storage facilities.

Blair officials stated the fire began when a crew was using torches on the roof. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the fire completely destroyed the two storage units. Among the lost items were a city-owned police truck, a side-by-side UTV, and emergency repair equipment.

City Hall sustained smoke damage, while the community center is closed due to smoke and water damage.

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