A massive fire ripped through the 380 Auction & Discount Warehouse on Fairview Drive in the Murrysville area yesterday, sending thick, dark smoke high into the sky and pulling multiple fire crews into an hours-long battle to tame the flames. Drivers on nearby roads could see the blaze as firefighters scrambled to keep it from spreading and to shield neighboring buildings from the heat.
What emergency dispatch reported
Emergency dispatchers labeled the scene a “fully involved structure fire” with heavy smoke pouring from the building, according to TribLIVE. Multiple units were listed on scene as crews worked to bring the fire under control and secure the surrounding area.
What the 380 Warehouse sells
On its website, 380 Auction & Discount Warehouse describes itself as a family-owned operation that stocks name-brand furniture, bulk groceries, seasonal garden supplies, pet feed, and even golf carts. The sprawling lot has been a fixture for local bargain hunters for decades, regularly drawing shoppers from across the region.
Response and unanswered questions
As of TribLIVE’s latest update, officials had not released information on possible injuries, the cause of the fire, or any estimate of the property loss. County dispatch and local fire officials were reported as managing the scene while firefighters continued to secure both the warehouse and nearby properties.
Local impact
The business says it has been operating for decades, and the apparent loss of inventory could hit employees and customers who rely on 380 for seasonal goods and bulk buys, according to the store’s own description. Neighbors and nearby businesses watched from a distance as crews worked the hoses and investigators began the slow process of documenting the damage.
Details remain limited, and this article will be updated when officials release more information about the cause of the fire, any injuries, or the full scope of the losses.
