Fire damages fire chief’s memorial shell in Norristown, Pennsylvania – NBC10 Philadelphia

An investigation is underway after an overnight fire damaged a bandshell in Norristown, Pennsylvania, that has honored firefighters and hosted events for over a century.

The Level 2 fire occurred around 2 a.m. Wednesday at the Fire Chief’s Memorial Bandshell in Elmwood Park at 1325 Harding Boulevard. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames. No injuries were reported and officials are investigating the cause.

SkyForce10 footage showed significant damage to the roof of the bandshell Wednesday morning. The bandshell has been fenced off and is currently a restricted area. However, the rest of the park remains open.

The bandshell has stood in Elmwood Park for over a century and has been the site of several community events, including Norristown’s summer concert series and Fourth of July celebrations. The building was built in honor of the firefighters who have served Norristown’s community.

“For over 100 years, this building stood as a memorial to the hundreds of firefighters who served our community,” wrote a Norristown Fire Department spokesman. “The building may no longer be there, but we will never forget it!”