(Mirror photo by Teri Enciso) Carl Bennett, owner of Building II Athletic Club on Howard Avenue in Altoona, goes through the damage a fire Saturday left in his gym.

While the owners of Building II Athletic Club attempt to get their facility up and running as soon as possible, other local health clubs have stepped up to offer their assistance. The Summit Tennis and Athletic Club, Northern Blair County Recreation Center, Pro Care Physical Therapy and Fitness and Central Blair Recreation and Park Commission are among those who have come to the aid of Carl and Ann Bennett, whose business at 1000 Howard Ave. was damaged by a fire late Saturday night. Damage in the fire, which gutted the first floor of the former Howard Avenue Armory building, has been estimated between $400,000 and $500,000. Beginning Monday, Building II members will be permitted to use the Summit’s facilities at no charge for four months or until Building II is up and running again, said Bob Topper, Summit chief operating officer. “We are just reaching out. There are no strings attached,” Topper said. “We are just trying to help them out and help Carl get through this situation.