JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Emergency officials say a Jefferson County firefighter was injured overnight while battling a massive blaze at a sawmill in Bell Township.
Fire officials say crews were dispatched to the blaze, along Grove Lane, around 10:30 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
Officials noted that the building’s construction hindered firefighters’ access to the business.
Firefighters from multiple area departments, including the Big Run Area Vol. Fire Company was on scene for several hours.
Fire officials add that one firefighter was treated and has since been released for unspecified injuries.
A state police fire marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze, and more details are expected to be released in the coming days.
