Centennial Mills Demolition Accelerates in Portland, Nearby Business Reports Blast Damage
The demolition of the Centennial Mills warehouse in Portland, Oregon, is proceeding ahead of schedule, with onlookers gathering to watch the building's dismantling. The abandoned warehouse, which suffered fire damage on August 2, was deemed at risk of collapse, prompting the city to initiate demolition within two weeks. The process began with controlled detonations to bring down the water tower, followed by the removal of the walls. However, the demolition has not been without incident. Amber Leigh, owner of Crystal DeLuLu, a nearby business, reported significant damage to her shop during the water tower's demolition. She stated that multiple items fell from her walls, merchandise was broken, and a 'wicked hot air' blast entered her store, claiming the city failed to warn her adequately. 
