Titusville’s Diamond Street fire cause ruled as undetermined
The ruling came late Monday afternoon following an investigation of the scene Monday by Lamey, a
"It's not suspicious," Lamey told the Tribune. "There was no vandalism to the building (prior to the fire being discovered). There were no broken windows or doors, or doors left unlocked.
"We know the area where it began, but the cause is undetermined," Lamey said.
The fire began in the northwest corner on the first floor of the three-story building at
The blaze was discovered before
Whether the burned-out shell of the building will be torn down or can be rebuilt will be up to
The building's third floor collapsed in on itself during the course of the fire, causing the second floor to collapse. Both floors then landed on the first floor, creating a large pile of rubble inside the structure.
The Old Fashion Haircuts barber shop and an adjoining vacant store front were on first floor. The second floor apparently was used for storage of antique furniture, and the third floor was vacant, Lamey said.
All utilities were in service in the barbershop, but the vacant storefront's utilities had been disconnected, he said. Utility service to the second and third floors had been disconnected, Lamey said.
While not damaged by fire,
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