Lightning struck the NHC Healthcare nursing home on Fairground St. around 3:30 p.m. and caught the roof, ductwork and attic on fire, in the area above a mechanical room.  Attic fire sprinklers controlled the fire, and firefighters were able to put the flames completely out in about 20 minutes.  Residents had to be relocated to safer wings of the building while firefighters extinguished the fire.  No one was injured and the facility remained open.  Damage was estimated at $25,000.

The Landings Apartments Fire – April 10, 2002

This apartment fire was caused by discarded smoking materials, resulting in an estimated loss of $925,000.

Jewel Brothers Tobacco Warehouse Fire Fatality – April 12, 1989

A deadly workplace fire at the Jewel Brothers Tobacco Warehouse claimed the life of Gregory Boyd Lentz, a 23-year old man.

Daniel McMahon Lane Barn Fire - April 16, 2006

 A devastating barn fire killed two horses and destroyed the barn on Daniel McMahon Lane.