BROOKVILLE — Crews worked overnight to tear down what was left of a vacant building after it partially collapsed in Brookville late Monday night.
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As reported on News Center 7 Daybreak, due to concerns that the building would continue to collapse overnight, an emergency demolition was ordered.
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Fire crews responded to reports of the collapse along Market Street around 10:40 p.m., News Center 7 previously reported.
Upon arrival, crews found that one side of the building had completely crumbled.
Brookville Fire Chief Ronald Fletcher told News Center 7 that no one was inside the building when it collapsed, and no one was hurt.
Crews have been working overnight to tear down the building and get it to a safe level, according to Chief Fletcher.
Chief Fletcher told News Center 7 that the building was built in 1900 and has been vacant for nearly two decades.
He believes that water damage weakened pieces of the building, leading to the collapse.
“In this instance, we believe it’s just over time. Especially wood that rots due to the moisture and to that damage. We’re talking materials that are about 125 years old,” Chief Flecter said.
We will continue following this story.
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