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Night Fire Heavily Damages Ruthie's Diner in Ligonier

Officials report no injuries, with the cause under investigation.

Overview

  • Fire crews were dispatched shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday to 1850 Lincoln Highway in Ligonier for a building fire at Ruthie's Diner.
  • Video shared with WTAE by Station 7teen shows flames shooting from the diner's roof and extensive structural damage.
  • Firefighters from multiple companies worked in freezing conditions to contain the blaze.
  • Westmoreland County dispatchers said no injuries had been reported as of Tuesday night.
  • Route 30 near the diner was reported closed in both directions during the response, and the restaurant's posted hours show it had closed at 8 p.m.