 Aberdeen, WA - On Friday officials with the building owner’s insurance company and investigators with the Aberdeen Fire Department were able to make a preliminary assessment of the interior of the fire building. A structural engineer has completed a preliminary determination of the structural conditions and investigators were able to get inside for an overall general assessment and photographs. There are however numerous areas still inaccessible within the building that require scene processing.
The structural engineer and representatives from the building owner’s insurance company have advised the fire department that I street and State street could be opened up and should not be a concern for public safety. We will continue the perimeter fencing around the building to keep the building secure. Within the next week the insurance company will advise and update on the status of either building stabilization or demolition.
The estimate for dollar loss is 2.7 million (2.2 for structure and $500 for contents).
Anyone with eyewitness information that may help the investigation is urged to call the Aberdeen Fire Department at 360 532-1254
Investigators met Thursday morning with representatives of the insurance company and Unified Fire Investigations. The Insurance Company (Travelers) has provided financial authority for scene security, engineering analysis and structural stabilization to be undertaken. Investigators will not enter the building until it can be determined its safe from hazards. The Aberdeen Fire Department will be making a request to the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms for any assistance they may be able to provide. Anyone with eyewitness information that may help the investigation is urged to call the Aberdeen Fire Department at 360 532-1254  
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