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Theater at renowned Jacob’s Pillow dance center burns down

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A fire at the renowned Jacob’s Pillow dance center in Massachusetts destroyed a theater building, but no one was hurt

BECKET, Mass. — A fire at the renowned Jacob’s Pillow dance center in Massachusetts destroyed a theater building early Tuesday, but no one was hurt.

The fire at the Doris Duke Theatre was reported at about 7 a.m., Becket Fire Chief Paul Mikaniewicz told The Berkshire Eagle.

A hydrant on the property wasn’t working, so firefighters had to shuttle water in and get water from a nearby pond, he said.

About 30 firefighters from several area fire departments responded.

No other buildings on the Jacob’s Pillow 220-acres grounds were affected.

The state Fire Marshal’s office is investigating. The cause has not been determined.

“While we have lost some precious, irreplaceable items, those experiences and memories will last forever,” Pamela Tatge, Jacob’s Pillow’s artistic and executive director said in a statement. “We are heartbroken and we are relieved that no one was hurt.”

She said the organization will rebuild.

There is another, larger theater on the grounds.

The Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival dates to the 1930s.

Source:ABC Entertainment

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