It’s been exactly one year since the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting in Phoenix was severely damaged by flooding after it was struck by monsoon storms.
Since then, generous donations from the community have allowed the museum to fully restore the damaged areas — which included various buildings, galleries and portions of the gift shop — while also adding an improved drainage system to the museum’s exterior.
“The damage was extensive, impacting drywall, displays, carpets, ceilings and outside areas of the museum,” the Hall of Flame said in a release. “Valley media responded with wonderful coverage, and the result was generous donations from the community. We were therefore able not only to repair the internal damage but also to add an improved drainage system to the museum’s exterior. The Hall of Flame wishes to thank everyone who contributed to our recovery efforts.”…