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Historic Matera Paper Building Burns In Intense Fire [VIDEO]
The historic Matera Paper Company building on South First was a total loss in a fire last night (Sunday, February 20th). Firefighters fought an intense blaze that sent flames high from the roof of the building. It is a total loss. Walls were knocked down due to their instability and danger to traffic along South First. The building was constructed in 1907.