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22 University Students Displaced by Fire
Bloomsburg, PA-
A fire broke out on West Main Street in Bloomsburg around 6AM Sunday. Several area fire departments responded to the 100-block of West Main Street to battle the rapid spreading fire. Several buildings have been damaged or destroyed by the fire. It has also been reported that multiple students have been displaced.
WBRE News is reporting that 22 people have been displaced from their homes and businesses between the 148 and 150 blocks of West Main Street in Bloomsburg. One person has been flown to the Lehigh Valley Burn Unit. Their name and condition is unknown at this time. To read more on pahomepage.com click here.
WHLM reported that businesses wiped out by the fire were Main Street Laundry, Rosemary Shultz Beauty Salon, Town Camera Shop, a law office, and Janney Montgomery Scott Financial. More information will be posted as we get it.
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22 University Students Displaced by Fire
BloomUtoday.com Staff 26.OCT.09
Bloomsburg, PA-
According to Bloomsburg University officials 22 students were displaced by the West Main Street fire as of last night. There have been no reports of any students hospitalized. The university has secured on-campus housing and food for the displaced students.
BU has a student catastrophic Husky Fund established. Anyone wanting to make a donation can make it payable to Husky Fund - student catastrophe or student fire victims. In addition, the Community Government Association and University Bookstore will provide textbooks and school supplies. Victims of the fire should visit the University Store with a list of items they need to continue in their course work this semester.
Checks for the Husky Fund can be mailed to:
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428 Kehr Union
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
400 E. Second Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
428 Kehr Union
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
400 E. Second Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
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