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Fire Destroys Sunbury Business

Fire Destroys Sunbury Business - Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 12:22PM EST

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Fire crews battled flames and wind and cold conditions as they tried to save a landmark business.

The fire gutted the "Peppermint Lounge"..

Fire crews were called to the 700 block of Market Street in Sunbury just after five Friday afternoon.

Some of the staff of the Peppermint Lounge was inside setting up for a weekend event.

They all got out safely.

The fire went to a second alarm.

Buildings next to the lounge have smoke and water damage.

No one was hurt.

But fire crews had a difficult time with wind and icing conditions.

As soon as they dumped water on the building, it would freeze.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.