(Photo Courtesy of Butler Radio Network, posted on butlerradio.com on November 2nd, 2025)

(Reported by Butler Radio Network’s Michael Crowley)

(Butler, PA) A historic Butler building was gutted by a three-alarm fire early yesterday morning. Multiple fire companies were called out to the former Bantam Jeep Building in Lyndora around 1:00 yesterday morning, arriving on scene to find a substantial fire. According to our news partners at WPXI, the building’s roof collapsed as firefighters reached the scene and were trying to gain entry to the property. Crews then battled the flames for hours, putting the fire out shortly before sunrise. One firefighter suffered minor injuries and was treated on-scene. Butler City Bureau Fire Chief Chris Switala said the remaining parts of the building would need to be demolished. The cause of the blaze is currently unknown. The Bantam Jeep Building was located on Bantam Avenue behind Pullman Square. This story will continue to be updated as more details emerge.