Hobart fire displaces several residents; fate of historic downtown building uncertain
Building official
Hannigan said tenants will not be allowed back into the building for safety reasons.
"At the moment, I don't know its fate," Hannigan said of the building, adding he does not have the expertise to determine if the building is structurally sound. He said that determination will depend on recommendations from the adjuster and parties involved in the investigation are expected to gather sometime Friday afternoon to make the recommendation.
A fire broke out about
Reitz said the investigation is ongoing by his department and will continue once firefighters safely can re-enter the building.
Their shop was fine, but the two watched for hours as firefighters from multiple departments worked to snuff the blaze.
"These guys were putting their lives on the line," Negroni said of the firefighters.
The two opened the shop to firefighters as a warming center and place to use the restroom. They began brewing coffee and doing what a good member of the community should do in the time of need, they said.
"A barbershop is a staple of the community. Community and barbershops just work hand in hand," Negroni said. "We were here until 5:30. We made coffee until we ran out."
Negroni's business, along with Shout Green,
No firefighters or tenants were injured, but two police officers were hurt.
Officer
Officer
"He's doing all right," Gonzalez said. "We're not sure when he will be released."
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