The weight of snow caused a Westfield business’ flat roof to collapse last week.
Westfield Fire Chief Jason Lemons said the incident occurred at Winnelson, 22 E. Ind. 32. Lemons said the mercantile building is 250 feet long and 150 feet wide. The building was described as a pull barn with an addition. Lemons said part of the showroom was attached to a large steel structure and the addition part of the showroom had the flat roof, which collapsed in one corner.
Lemons said there was no one in the building at the time of the incident, which was discovered by the business owner on Jan. 6.
“He called it in and crews made entry from an undamaged side,” Lemons said.
Lemons said the business’ insurance was notified and firefighters secured the building and turned its power off.
