Portland Warehouse Demolition Amid Asbestos and Crime Scene | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

The Centennial Mills warehouse in Portland’s Pearl District is finally being demolished after a fiery collapse last August, but this isn’t your typical teardown. The structure is dangerously unstable and asbestos-laced, forcing crews in full hazmat gear to work around the clock. K-9 units have detected possible human remains buried in the rubble, turning the site into an active crime scene. Union Pacific trains have been halted nearby due to recent toxic material shipments, and drones are banned by law. Authorities are urging everyone to stay clear — safety, investigation, and environmental…