Overheated motor causes smoke to rise from DeYor Center

YOUNGSTOWN — The exhaust fan motor in a basement rest room at DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., filled the building with smoke overnight, but caused little damage.

The smoke was discovered by Terence Fetchet, assistant stage/facilities manager, when he came to work this morning. There was no fire, and center officials said performances will not be affected.

Youngstown firefighters were called to the scene at 10 a.m. and when they did not immediately discover the source of the smoke, called additional units to the scene.

Exhaust fans were used to clear the smoke, which Fetchet said was heavy in the basement but much lighter in the stage area. A fire department battalion chief estimated damage at $300 to repair or replace the defective motor.