A Salvation Army thrift store in Grand Junction, Colorado was crowded with holiday shoppers when a part of its roof suddenly collapsed, momentarily trapping 22 people inside.
According to a news report, a portion of the thrift store’s ceiling collapsed onto the first floor. Store employees feared that one person had been trapped in the debris, but an extensive search by firefighters using infrared imaging equipment that registers body heat and search dogs did not find anyone in the rubble.
Firefighters had to cut a hole in the side of the building in order to conduct their search. One person was treated for respiratory problems and a firefighter was also treated for a minor hand injury.
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