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State Police: Fire at Quality Stone Veneer started when hot pressure washer erupted in flames

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A fire at Quality Stone Veneer in Strasburg Township, Lancaster County Monday night started when a hot pressure washer erupted in ...

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. -- A fire at Quality Stone Veneer in Strasburg Township, Lancaster County Monday night started when a hot pressure washer erupted in flames, according to State Police.

Crews were dispatched to the building on Church Street just after 7 p.m. State Police say an employee was filling the hot pressure washer's fuel tank when it went up in flames.

Officials with Refton Fire Company say a part of the roof collapsed as a result of the fire. No one was inside the building at the time.

No injuries were reported on scene.

The total loss is approximately $500,000 for contents and $100,000 for the structure.

This story has been updated from its previous version.

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