Photo by Gary Nieter, Times-Union-
A Pierceton laundromat was destroyed Monday by a fire believed to have started in a gas dryer. Pierceton Fire Department was called to the business at 327 W. Market St., Pierceton, at 12:43 p.m. It took an hour to bring the fire under control, according to fire chief Gordon Baker. The structure sustained an estimated $100,000 damage and is considered a total loss. The business, owned by Marvin Clay, was open when the fire broke out. No injuries were reported. Pictured are Pierceton firefighters using their ladder truck while battling the fire. Assisting at the scene were personnel from Pierceton Police Department, Pierceton Emergency Medical Service, Winona Lake Fire Department and Squad 70, the county's fire investigation team. Pierceton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary also was on the scene. Photo by Gary Nieter, Times-Union
