RIDGWAY — The cause of a fire that destroyed a local towing company is still under investigation, Ridgway-based state police report.
A PA State Police Fire Marshal, Foster Township Fire Department and Rew Fire Department investigated the origin and cause of a fire at 4:30 p.m. Friday that destroyed the commercial garage of Rain or Schine Towing, located at 374 S. Kendall Ave, Foster Township, McKean County. In the police report, the victim is listed as Bradford resident Brian Schine.
According to police, multiple vehicles, motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles were destroyed in the fire, in addition to the building. Damage is estimated at over $400,000.
There were no injuries, according to police, who said the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The company’s tow trucks were not inside the garage at the time of the fire and they will continue to operate.