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Cary Gas Station Canopy Collapses, Pumps Secured, No Leak

6/8/2026

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The canopy over the Marathon gas station on East Main Street in Cary collapsed at about 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, after a brief thunderstorm.
An employee shut down and secured the pumps, keeping them offline and averting a leak.
Cary Fire Protection District Public Information Officer Alex Vucha said no vehicles were under the canopy.
Community Development Director Brian Simmons said the storm caused a critical failure despite prior inspections.

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The canopy over the Marathon gas station on East Main Street in Cary collapsed at about 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, after a brief thunderstorm.
An employee shut down and secured the pumps, keeping them offline and averting a leak.
Cary Fire Protection District Public Information Officer Alex Vucha said no vehicles were under the canopy.
Community Development Director Brian Simmons said the storm caused a critical failure despite prior inspections.