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The two buildings on Mecklenburg that received the most fire damage are being torn down today.
The Divisional Chief for Fire Prevention Mark Wilson tells CHSJ they’re bringing in a private contractor to bring the dilapidated and dangerous buildings down. While that’s happening, investigators will be keeping a keen eye on the buildings as they continue their search for the origin of the fire. Wilson says they still don’t know what started the fire, but believe it started at the rear of the vacant building.
Witnesses, first responders, and residents will all be interviewed today to help solve the mystery.
As for the frozen cars, a tow truck will move them around the corner in hopes that the sun will melt their icy casing. Wilson says there’s been no other damage to the cars, that became encased after water from the fire hose froze on them.
The major fire Sunday morning fire destroyed buildings at 72 and 74 Mecklenburg street, and badly damaged another. 16 people have been displaced.
