Standing at the side of the East State Street, Angela Nelson snapped pictures as firefighters battled a fire that destroyed Olympic Fun Center in Hermitage, one of the area's most popular hangouts for young people.

"My dad used to take me there since I was 3," said Angela, 14, who lives nearby. "I woke up this morning when all the fire trucks were going past."

Angela said the scene Wednesday saddened her.

"I really hope they'll rebuild it," she said as she walked home. "There really was nothing else to do around here for kids."

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