PITTSBURGH — Structural issues are forcing a Pittsburgh fire station to temporarily close, fire officials said.
Fire Station 8, in East Liberty, is closing Thursday for necessary repairs.
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All Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire personnel housed at Fire Station 8, along with three fire trucks, will be moved to different stations while work takes place.
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The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire will also be adding a truck to one of the locations to make sure the transition goes smoothly.
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People who are currently served by Fire Station 8 will have uninterrupted service and the neighborhoods helping house the units will not be overwhelmed.
Fire officials haven't said when the work will be complete.
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