The May apartments on Southwest Taylor showered debris to the street below at one point on Wednesday. Fire officials fear that more of the building could fall.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Firefighters kept vigil at a downtown Portland apartment building after flames tore through the aging structure on Tuesday. They’re concerned about the potential for a sudden collapse — presaged by a shower of debris Wednesday afternoon.
There’s no question at this point that residents of the 113-year-old May apartments will not be returning. A city engineer red tagged the building Wednesday, meaning no civilians are allowed inside because of the concerns about its structural integrity.
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