West Virginia resort destroyed in overnight fire

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West Virginia resort destroyed in overnight fire

MORGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (

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) — A resort in West Virginia burned down late Sunday night in what was described as a “tremendous loss to the Morgan County Community.”

Multiple units responded to a massive fire that broke out at Coolfont Resort in Berkeley Springs. Just after 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 26, a second alarm was requested.

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Shortly after, the command advised starting the tanker task force, and deputy reserves were requested for traffic control.

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At about 10:20 p.m., the command advised firefighters to start rehab/air unit, according to the

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In the fire’s aftermath Monday morning, it was clear the damage done to the Coolfont Resort was substantial.

The Coolfont has a rich history in the area, dating back to the 1960s, according to its

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. It is located at the base of Cacapon Mountain.

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The main building of the resort completely collapsed in the flames.

The state fire marshal was on the scene Monday afternoon to investigate the cause.

Firefighters from four Morgan County units responded along with support from units in Berkley County, Washington and Frederick Counties in Maryland, Frederick County in Virginia and Fulton County in Pennsylvania.

“It’s an iconic landmark here in Morgan County,” said Happy Rone with the Morgan County Berkeley Spring Chamber of Commerce. “It’s just unimaginable to know that when we got up this morning it was no longer. There are so many memories there of events, of dinners, of lunches, of going to the pool there.”

The resort was popular as a picnic destination, for its dining and lodging and many outdoor, mountain amenities.

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