lightning strikes

2006.04.08 15.11

I noticed this today on FARK and couldn't help myself. Scroll below the story for my contribution.

PITTSBURGH -- A lightning strike this evening hit the Carnegie Library on the North Side.
Witnesses say the lightning struck the clock tower at Allegheny Center. Robert Herrera was standing at his Allegheny Center window when he saw lightning hit the clock tower. ''You could actually just see the chunks of cement fly off the tower,'' said Herrera. ''That's when I saw people running. That's when I called 911.''
The force of the strike sent several large chunks of concrete falling to the ground. Some of the concrete broke through the library's roof and ruptured a water line. One eyewitness said he saw people picking up the debris and running away with it.
There are no reports of any injuries. Building inspectors are examining the building to see the extent of the damage.
Officials with the Carnegie Library say the Allegheny Center branch will be closed this weekend as they try to assess the damage the library sustained. They cannot determine the extent of the damage until firefighters let them inside the building.
This particular branch of the Carnegie Library is one of the oldest in Allegheny County. It was one of the first funded by Carnegie himself.

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« southpark on itunes \| Main \| astroworld forever » lightning strikes 2006.04.08 15.11 I noticed this today on FARK and couldn't help myself. Scroll below the story for my contribution. PITTSBURGH -- A lightning strike this evening hit the Carnegie Library on the North Side. Witnesses say the lightning struck the clock tower at Allegheny Center. Robert Herrera was standing at his Allegheny Center window when he saw lightning hit the clock tower. ''You could actually just see the chunks of cement fly off the tower,'' said Herrera. ''That's when I saw people running. That's when I called 911.'' The force of the strike sent several large chunks of concrete falling to the ground. Some of the concrete broke through the library's roof and ruptured a water line. One eyewitness said he saw people picking up the debris and running away with it. There are no reports of any injuries. Building inspectors are examining the building to see the extent of the damage. Officials with the Carnegie Library say the Allegheny Center branch will be closed this weekend as they try to assess the damage the library sustained. They cannot determine the extent of the damage until firefighters let them inside the building. This particular branch of the Carnegie Library is one of the oldest in Allegheny County. It was one of the first funded by Carnegie himself. The Weather Today -- Mostly sunny, lows near 50. highs near 80. The chance of precipit- ation is same here xxxxx xxxxxx. Thuman-Vixxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx . xxx xxxxx XX. Yarraxxxx xxxxxx. age xxxxx xxxxx. Details Ifreee Cl. Vol. XVII, No. 32 COMPLETE NEWS SERVICE A & S NEWS PRODUCT PUBLISHED DAILY THE NEWSPAPER THE PEOPLE DEPEND UPON 10¢ Index Advertisements B1 Classified C1 Comics D1 Editorial E1 Phamxxxxxxxx DM a thousnad II pages Obituaties C4 Sports D1 Style D1 Elastic E1 Movies C1 CLOCK TOWER STRUCK BY LIGHTNING CLOCK STOPPED AT 10:04 (repeated story) The facts regarding the situ- ation remain the same, state the authorities. Details con- cerning the action have been given a preliminary investiga- tion but it is felt that only by a more detailed study will the true facts become known. Thus at this conference all our governments found them- selves in unanimous agree- men regarding this undertak- ing. Arrangements for dealing with questions and disputes between the republics were further improved. Of no less importance was the common recognition shown of the fact that any menace from without to the peace of our continents con- cerns all of us and therefore property is a subject for con- sultation and cooperation. This was reflected in the in- struments adopted by the con ference. A suggestion that public hearings on applications be limited to one every six months was taken under ad- visement by the commission. Many persons feel at this stage that some legal action is forthcoming but it now be- comes common knowledge tht there is pressure from the in- side which will materially change the aspect of the case. Future plans will, of neces- sity, have great bearing on the situation as it now stands. De- cisions will have to be made ofthe actual planning of the project will take considerable time but it is felt that these steps are very important. (photo caption) To mainta that the capital in- vestment of farms goes in the fleet purpose is to inform the public of the animals, for irrigation and logs on appliation be limited to many - for the build of farms does have much, whom and if head- plans to develop addition corro- sion. Plans To Launch Tests of New Toll System Here PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS TO The Hill Valley Preservation Society « southpark on itunes \| Main \| astroworld forever »