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More than $1 million in damage after fire tears through historic former glass plant

BUTLER, Pa. — Firefighters thought they had saved the buildings near the old Franklin Glass Plant from burning. But the fire rekindled the next day along Hicks Road in Penn Township.

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The flames were so intense the roof collapsed on the historic building.

Officials said they estimated the damage at over $1 million.

>>PREVIOUSMassive flames cause severe damage to Franklin Glass Plant

Watch the video above to see more of how intense the flames were and what was destroyed.

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