Milton Flea Market to Reopen
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Posted: 12:18 PM Sep 16, 2008
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Milton, W.Va. (WSAZ)—Bargain hunters will be able to return to the Milton Flea Market starting next weekend.

We’re told the outdoor area of the market will be open for business on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 & 28.

A massive fire last week destroyed a majority of the market’s indoor booths.

Crews are now in the process of removing the debris from that fire.

We’re also told the owners plan on having the indoor booths rebuilt and open by April 1.

No word on the cause of the fire.

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Posted by: Sammy on Sep 18, 2008 at 07:09 PM
I hope that Milton Flea Market goes belly up. One less problem for this area.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 18, 2008 at 12:34 PM
the vendors need ot hit me up b/c I have tons of stuff for their grand re-opening
Posted by: mike on Sep 17, 2008 at 04:30 PM
YEAH, since when is it a crime to be rich or have a little money!! All of you who quote the Bible, get it right!! It reads, The love of money is the root of all evil not the money itself. If there were more people who thought this way this state would not be a bunch drawing a check or on SSI or welfare. Everybody always wants to blame the MAN!!
Posted by: Tyrome on Sep 17, 2008 at 04:02 PM
This has hurt the economy of Milton. You people have my sympathies. However, if you want to make sure your town has a bright future, you need to vote for Obama, this Nov. 4th. Good luck Milton, may you rebuild stronger then ever!
Posted by: John on Sep 17, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Bre, yes this is a case of mean old capatalist stealing money from the poor. He forces these "poor' people to set up a booth and sell their junk as he stands there with a gun and forces them to be there. Get a life. Don't you think God has more important things to do than to worry about a flea market. Maybe if you would loose the "victim" attitude, probably instilled in you by your church, you may get somewhere in life. Tell us does your preacher tell you that it is a sin to be wealthy? If so they are lying you.
Posted by: Joe on Sep 17, 2008 at 12:34 PM
I wonder why it is called a "flea" market. In the old days maybe they sold animals?
Posted by: Diamond on Sep 17, 2008 at 12:30 PM
I'm glad they are rebuilding so quickly, it will give the vendors a chance to recoop faster. Although I know that there were many items in there that are irreplaceable, we all still have the memories. Also, Happy Birthday Rhonda (mom) at Chula Junction.
Posted by: Point on Sep 17, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Nothing wrong with me just making a point. Take a look at some of the merchandise and you'll still see the yard sale stickers on them.
Posted by: MILTON GIRL on Sep 17, 2008 at 10:04 AM
TO CARRINGTON AND POINT...GET A LIFE. HOW INSECURE ARE YOU ABOUT YOUSELVES TO BE TALKING ABOUT OTHERS? GROW UP CHILDREN!
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 17, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Do you people watch any other news besides wsaz...soon the milton flea market maybe the least of your worries.Good thing you dont live in texas...your flea market would have been blown away...Not burned down.
Posted by: TO MILTON RESIDENT on Sep 17, 2008 at 06:56 AM
At least your not blaiming George Bush for the fire. lol
Posted by: POINT NOT TAKEN!!!!!! on Sep 17, 2008 at 02:56 AM
POINT, there is nothing [hehe] funny about this!!!!What is wrong with you?
Posted by: Point on Sep 16, 2008 at 09:56 PM
So all these people that lost everything in the fire must have really hit the yard sales hard this past weekend stocking up on merchandise... hehe
Posted by: Rhonda on Sep 16, 2008 at 07:35 PM
I am so glad that no one was physicall hurt and the flea market will be reopening. I spent many weekends there when I lived in Scott Depot and am now a vendor myself in Virginia and wish all those who are vendors in Milton good luck and you are all in our prayers here at Chula Junction Flea Market Amelia Virginia.
Posted by: Carrington on Sep 16, 2008 at 07:33 PM
Joy, Joy, Joy. They have the best plug tobacco, the finest Elvis art, as well as an excellent section of paraphernalia. I heard they were giving out free rebel flags for the grand reopening.
Posted by: Rob on Sep 16, 2008 at 06:41 PM
Well, according to "Milton resident on Sep 16, 2008 at 01:21 PM" God set the Milton Flea Market on fire! How could this be?!?!?
Posted by: kay on Sep 16, 2008 at 05:47 PM
hey i am soorry that the markert burned down. i will keep you in my prayers b b
Posted by: zel on Sep 16, 2008 at 05:19 PM
woohoo!! see ya there!
Posted by: D on Sep 16, 2008 at 04:32 PM
That is great news! I hope they will install a sprinkler system of some sort.
Posted by: Sue on Sep 16, 2008 at 04:26 PM
This is great news. I hope how soon they get the new building up and running!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 16, 2008 at 04:03 PM
Why was nothing done to the owner for not having a sprinkler system in this building
Posted by: Bre on Sep 16, 2008 at 02:22 PM
someone tell me why there was NOT a sprinkler system installed in the flea market, it is a public place. Mr. Flea himself is a wealthy man in the area so the poor people in the WV area are once again victim to the rich...However GOD is still on His throne and vengeance is mine saith the Lord. Mr Flea will pay.
Posted by: booger on Sep 16, 2008 at 02:15 PM
I'm not a "flea market" person, but I hope they get the place running again. I hate to think of everything that the vendors lost. I know some people depend on sales from there to get by. I hope everybody is able to get going again.
Posted by: Geri on Sep 16, 2008 at 01:42 PM
I am so glad to hear that the Milton Flea Market will reopen..I know it is on the top of the list for so many vacationers and it would be greatly missed by local residents as well....
Posted by: Milton resident on Sep 16, 2008 at 01:21 PM
This is great! I was going to go to the Flea Market the week-end it burned. Guess God didn't want me there, he had other plans. I hope everyone who had a booth there will come back in full force when he gets the new inside part rebuilt. I'm sure it will be bigger and better then ever!
Posted by: Kathy on Sep 16, 2008 at 01:18 PM
That's GREAT. BUT I certainly hope this time they rebuild the entire thing with MORE exits and less like a maze It went up so quickly like going through a flue one fireman said on tv It was like a maze inside which would have been disastrous along with the fast spreading fire and tons of dense smoke had this fire occured on the weekend when packed with thousands of people Hope they do it right this time. That could have been a disaster on par with the Scottstown fireworks store fire, only with even more people Imagine the trampling, shoving down & walking over people by others in panic like nightclub fires in recent years Keep the design simple with LOTS more exits along with adequate sprinkler system which goes without saying AND don't make it like the maze it was with few points of exit Glad to hear they ARE going to rebuild though Just so thankful to God a lot of folks didn't die in this horrible fire Feel sorry for the sellers though
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 16, 2008 at 12:32 PM
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