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Helena fire crews respond to partial building collapse

Posted at 11:15 AM, Feb 28, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-28 11:16:03-05
Helena Roof Collapse
A wall of a metal warehouse building in the 1700 block of National Avenue started to buckle on Wednesday. (MTN News photo)

HELENA – Helena fire crews responded to a reported partial building collapse Wednesday morning.

According to firefighters on the scene at the 1700 block of National Avenue, a wall of the metal warehouse building has started to buckle.

Crews on scene said two people were inside when one heard a noise and noticed the issue. Both evacuated without any injuries.

Investigators said it appears the wall is only being held up by high racks inside used for storage.

The electricity will be turned off to the building and a structural engineer will be brought in to determine the extent of the damage.

Investigators said it is too early to determine what caused the wall of the building to buckle.