Violent Storm Blows Roof off Beaver Creek Co-op

Violent Storm Blows Roof off Beaver Creek Co-op

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Heavy rain and strong winds blew part of the metal roof off Beaver Creek Co-op in Lamont on July 23.

Shayne Milliken, Lamont County Regional Fire Chief said crews were called to the area of Highway 831 & Highway 15 shortly after 6 pm because of an electrical hazard.

“Once on scene there was heavy damage noted to the Co-Op building with debris both on the property and as far away as the field across Highway 15 with power lines down. Crews controlled traffic through the area until such time as the electrical hazard was mitigated.”

He added that, “Fortis responded promptly to address the electrical concerns…Our crews were on scene for a few hours keeping motorists away from the hazardous area.” No injuries were reported.