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Portland’s Hazardous Demolition | Portland News
Portland’s Pearl District is on edge as authorities prep for a high-stakes controlled demolition of the charred Centennial Mills warehouse — a 116-year-old relic now deemed unstable after a devastating fire two weeks ago. Four precise explosions will bring down the water tower, followed by careful dismantling of the rest of the structure to avoid collapse. But this isn’t just about bricks and beams: asbestos contamination and possible human remains have triggered K9 searches and urgent public health warnings. City officials insist the demolition is safer than letting the building crumble…
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