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Main Street closed after bricks tumble from east Toledo building onto sidewalk, road

The cause is undetermined. Main Street from Front to Second streets will remain closed until the area is deemed safe, according to Toledo Fire and Rescue Department.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Main Street from Front to Second streets in east Toledo remains closed after bricks fell from a tall building.

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"For a collapse zone, it's the size of the structure times one and a half," Assistant Fire Chief John Kaminski said.

The bricks toppled from The Access Center at 117 Main Street.

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The Neighborhood Health Association runs the center which was evacuated after people inside heard a large crashing noise according to Kaminski.

Toledo fire and city building inspectors checked out the brick building, where bricks have come loose and tumbled from the top of the structure onto the sidewalk and road.

They are working to figure out a plan for people who have appointments or were planning to stop by for the medically assisted recovery programs offered inside.

Now, the city and fire departments are waiting to hear from the building's owner on how they want to move forward and stabilize the structure.

The top floor appears to have bowed and the cause is still undetermined, according to TFRD. 

Kaminski said they believe nothing else should fall from the building as long as there is no severe weather.

The mayor's office confirms no injuries are involved.

Credit: WTOL 11
Credit: WTOL 11
Credit: WTOL 11
Main Street is closed from Front to Second streets and will remain closed until the area around The Access Center at 117 Main Street is deemed safe after bricks toppled from the top floor.

   

 

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