Published May 16. 2026 09:04AM
Fire companies from Carbon and Schuylkill counties responded to a commercial structure fire Thursday afternoon in Lansford. The fire was called in just before 4 p.m. at the Dollar General store at 480 West Bertsch street. Employees reported smelling something burning within the structure. Fire companies from Lansford, Summit Hill and Coaldale responded. Area fire police maintained traffic control at the scene. COPYRIGHT LARRY NEFF/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS
Fire companies from Carbon and Schuylkill counties responded to a commercial structure fire Thursday afternoon in Lansford. The fire was called in just before 4 p.m. at the Dollar General store at 480 West Bertsch street. Employees reported smelling something burning within the structure. Fire companies from Lansford, Summit Hill and Coaldale responded. Area fire police maintained traffic control at the scene. COPYRIGHT LARRY NEFF/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS