Broad Street Market Fire: Officials Blame Ceiling Fan Malfunction
A large ceiling fan fixture malfunctioned and caused a massive fire that destroyed the brick building of the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg. The fire, which broke out around 1 a.m., was determined to be accidental. The market's stone building remains open for business, and officials, including Governor Josh Shapiro, have pledged state assistance for the rebuilding process. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will work with vendors to support them during the reconstruction, and the Department of Community and Economic Development will provide grants and loans. The market, founded in 1860, is considered the oldest continuously operated market house in the U.S.