BUTLER, Pa. —

Firefighters worked for hours overnight Sunday after flames tore through the old Bantam Jeep building in Butler County.

The first calls to 911 came in just before 2 a.m. Advertisement

Firefighters were greeted by massive flames shooting through the roof and windows of the historic building. Firefighters also battled heavy smoke in the area.

Crews from a number of different fire departments responded as firefighters worked for hours to knock the flames down.

According to Butler Fire Chief Chris Switala, the fourth-floor exterior, all floors inside, and the roof of the building collapsed as a result of the fire.

Switala said the fire rekindled once around 9 a.m. and continued to smolder in some spots as of 4 p.m.

He said the building is unstable and will need to be demo

See Full Page