BROWNSBURG, INDIANA — Investigators have ruled the fire at a Wawa construction site in Brownsburg an accident.
The Fire Marshals Office said the fire was caused by a hot piece of equipment that was being used on top of the roof at the time of the fire.
Brownsburg dispatchers confirmed the Brownsburg Fire Department is responded to a fire at the new Wawa location on Friday, April 18 at 11:36 a.m.
The site of the new Pennsylvania-based convenience store and gas station chain is being built at 700 and State Road 267.
Officials say the fire was on the roof. Crews at the scene found a person who was working on the roof at the time of the fire. He was rescued and uninjured.
The fire was under control within 10 to 12 minutes.
Officials say the construction sight allowed the fire to spread.
At this time, it is unclear how long this will delay the opening.
The Brownsburg Fire Territory posted a series of photos on its Facebook page following the fire.
This location is one of 60 stores across the region Wawa plans to build in the Hoosier state over the next eight to 10 years.
The first store locations are projected to open by mid-2025, with plans to open up to 10 locations total in 2025.
