Point Pleasant River Museum fire and cleanup

Firefighters from around the region were on the scene of the fire at the Point Pleasant River Museum on Sunday afternoon and evening.

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Ladder trucks from Gallipolis, Pomeroy and several other departments were on the scene to help battle the fire.

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Firefighters from around the region were on the scene of the fire at the Point Pleasant River Museum on Sunday afternoon and evening.

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A firefighter moves one of the hoses used to fight the fire.

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A firefighter at the top of a ladder truck sprays water into the museum to help put out the fire.

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Firefighters carry the American Flag as they work to salvage items from inside the building.

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Firefighters battled around 100 degree temperatures in addition to the heat of the flames.

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Water and fire damage can be seen inside the museum.

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Water and fire damage can be seen inside the museum.

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Debris lined the stairway inside the museum after the fire was extinguished.

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Firefighters were among those working to remove items from the museum after the fire was extinguished on Sunday.

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A large portion of the roof was destroyed by fire on Sunday evening.

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Firefighters go through one of the rooms at the river museum following Sunday’s fire.

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A volunteer carries one of the boats which was on display out of the building.

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Volunteers remove photos and other items from the damaged River Museum.

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Volunteers remove photos and other items from the damaged River Museum.

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Volunteers remove photos and other items from the damaged River Museum.

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Volunteers remove photos and other items from the damaged River Museum.

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Volunteers load the bell into a truck following the fire at the River Museum.

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Never to young to help, this young boy assists with the removal of items following the fire.

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Volunteers remove photos and other items from the damaged River Museum.

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The fish continued to swim in their tank as if nothing had taken place.

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Volunteers worked on Monday to sort through the items removed from the building.

Erin Perkins | OVP

Volunteers worked on Monday to sort through the items removed from the building.

Erin Perkins | OVP

Volunteers worked on Monday to sort through the items removed from the building.

Erin Perkins | OVP

Volunteers worked on Monday to sort through the items removed from the building.

Erin Perkins | OVP