Collapsing building in Southbridge to be torn down

Bulging wall was visible on side of building at B and South Heald streets in Wilmington. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Bulging wall was visible on side of building at B and South Heald streets in Wilmington. (Photo: Delaware Free News)

 

Partial collapse led to condemnation of building at B and South Heald streets in Wilmington. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Partial collapse led to condemnation of building at B and South Heald streets in Wilmington. (Photo: Delaware Free News)

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/13/2016) The partial collapse of a vacant commercial building in Southbridge brought Wilmington Fire Department, Licensing and Inspections officers and Delmarva Power crews to the scene this morning.

A bulging wall was visible on the side of the building at B Street and South Heald Street about 11 a.m.

The building was condemned and now will be torn down, according to reports from the scene.