Kewanee Fire Station 2, located at 102 W. 8th Street, is out of commission while repairs are being made after the building was struck by a vehicle. According to Chief Stephen Welgat, a fire truck accidentally struck the middle column around the garage doors while backing into the building on Tuesday. The building will not be used while repairs are made. We have reached out to City Manager Gary Bradley regarding damage estimates and the timeframe for repairs.
No one was injured in the accident, and the handle on the back of the fire truck needs to be reattached, but there was no other damage to the truck. According to Gary Bradley, the building is stable and able to be used while awaiting repairs. There is a meeting with the structural engineer this afternoon, June 6th.