Courtesy of Bob Kadluboski
HANOVER TWP. — Hanover Township firefighters, along with neighboring fire companies, responded to a fire at General Dynamics, a government subcontractor that manufactures military shell casings, on Hanover Street in Hanover Industrial Estates early Tuesday morning.
The fire broke out just before 6 a.m., with flames seen coming from the roof of the building, which is adjacent to Sid Harvey Industries and across from PepsiCo.
Approximately 30 employees safely evacuated the building.
Fire departments from Ashley, Avoca, Edwardsville, Kingston/Forty Fort, Moosic, Nanticoke, and Newport Township assisted at the scene.
Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency also responded.
Hanover Street was closed for about three hours during the emergency.
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