Electrical issue sparks fire that severely damages historic market building in Pennsylvania

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Authorities say an electrical malfunction in a ceiling fan sparked a fast-moving fire that severely damaged an historic market building in Pennsylvania’s capital city.

HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES - 2022/08/05: People enter Harrisburgs Broad Street Market. Nearly 40 vendors at the market sell locally-grown produce, meats, baked goods, and prepared meals. (Photo by Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket viaAn electrical malfunction in a ceiling fan sparked a fast-moving fire that severely damaged an historic market building in Pennsylvania's capital city early Monday, authorities said.

Speaking at a news conference held at the site late Monday afternoon, Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterline said investigators determined the fire started in the ceiling fan that was installed in 2017. He said the blaze has been ruled an accident.

 

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