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The Fields Park remains closed for cleaning until further notice. Deconstruction and remediation work continue. There remains an active fire investigation. Clean-up activities on streets near the site were undertaken last weekend.
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Northwest Naito Parkway reopens to most traffic, though some detours remain in place. Demolition and remediation activities continue. The Fields Park remains closed. The public is urged to continue to stay a safe distance away from the site.
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Summary: The Centennial Mills water tower building is almost completely demolished. City officials expect railroad operators to resume freight traffic and passenger service near the site soon. The site is still hazardous. Avoid the area.
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A demolition crew successfully brings down the water tower on top of the burned-out Centennial Mills building in Northwest Portland, which was devastated by fire on Aug. 2. Demolishing the rest of the structure could take several weeks.
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Demolition of the Centennial Mills building, which burned Aug. 2, will likely begin next week. This is a complex demolition. The water tower will come down first. The contractor may need several weeks to complete the whole operation. Stay clear of safety perimeter. Stay indoors during detonation.
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A contractor hired by the property owner is on-site today (Thursday, Aug. 13), mobilizing equipment and preparing for the safe demolition of the Centennial Mills water-tower building in Northwest Portland. Please heed warnings and stay out of the collapse zone.
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Mayor declares emergency. City officials brief reporters on risks of Union Pacific resuming operations in the collapse zone. Vibrations from freight trains could destabilize the structure. Investigators are pursuing the cause of the fire. Demolition is slated to begin Friday, August 14.
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