Waves of smoke from the Provo Tabernacle as firefighters continue to a four-alarm fire that destroyed the historic building work. They expect it all day to suppress hot spots.
Fire Battalion Chief Gary Jolley said crews had contained the fire, but not controlled. There are sporadic outbreaks, one was on half nine stand on the brick facade in the floor of the building even after 9 clock, and the battlements of the building.
Many fear that the historic structure is a total loss.
"We are all really devastated," said Mayor John R. Curtis Provo. "Everyone in Provo important memories of concerts, theatrical performances, meetings of the Church. It is a very important part of my community. It's really a matter of the community."
Authorities said a security guard noticed the fire at 100 S. University Ave. and warned that at 2:43 Provo Fire Chief and Battalion Chief Lynn Scofield KSL said as the fire, thick black smoke coming from the top. Crew as offensive approach, but if they wanted to enter the building, they found he was not sure. They fight on the defensive from the outside since then.
The roof fell by 6 clock A thick column of smoke continue to flow from the center of the formation of teams of three hours at the scene said the smoke poured later.Our all doors and windows in the building. Scofield said that parts of some walls were reduced.
If you are asked if the building is expected to be a total loss, "said Scofield." There is really good right now, "But he said he will not be determined until the teams to look inside the building.
"We do not know exactly, but it's hard to imagine that you do not lose the building," said Mayor John R. Curtis Provo.
No word yet on the cause of the fire, but the team believes he may have started in the upper levels. No injuries reported.
Teams from Brigham Young University filmed a concert Thursday night in the tent. A witness said he felt something like a hot glue gun. "I thought," Well, maybe just television sets and lights, "he says once again the authorities have not determined the cause of the fire..
The tabernacle is the property of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Church spokesman Scott Trotter has issued a statement yesterday afternoon calling the tragic fire. "The building is used not only for our members and the community, but is a reminder of the pioneering spirit, Utah built. The damage looks serious, and even a structural assessment is not known whether this national treasure to save the situation," the declaration.
Spectators stunned, heart broken
Many roads around the surface of the structure, including the University Avenue, 100 South 100 West, were closed yesterday morning. This is not to stop dozens of spectators who watch with cameras, taking pictures and sharing memories of the construction of the heart.
"We are all really devastated," said Curtis. "Everyone in Provo important memories of concerts, theatrical performances, meetings of the Church. It is a very important part of my community. It's really a matter of the community."
The fire is painful for many viewers, such as James Erickson. "Makes me almost cry. This many memories from there and not evil," he said. "I really hope it was an accident."
The fire is viruses that people in the news on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. A woman shot in tears and video posted to YouTube. Click here for.
For a long time resident Provo Carl Bacon said: "It's unbelievable, a tragic experience, many meetings were held here, there are activities here, people will be disappointed ..."
"There are many tears in Utah County is safe," he said. "This is a wonderful historic site, a place sacred to us."
He was there when the roof collapsed. "It was a terrible noise. It was like an explosion."
Facebook users have a statement like "This is madness," and wrote: ". It's horrible"
History dates from 1883
The tabernacle was built in 1883 and took 15 years to complete at a cost of $ 100,000. It is one of the oldest buildings in the state and included in the National Register of United States of Historic Places.
The building has octagonal towers at each of its four corners. Originally included a central tower 147 feet high. The tabernacle was convicted in part, 20 years after its construction, because the roof was very high, the clock tower. He was again convicted in 1949 for the same reason, forcing officials finally remove the tower.
The tabernacle was regularly for events such as:
Conferences for Sunday play dates local LDS goes - sometimes two on the same Sunday (a game in the morning, another in the afternoon).
BYU convening of meetings of the college graduation in April and August.
Interfaith Community Services and patriotic.
Concerts and shows. Area roads are closed, including parts of University Avenue, 100 and 100 West South.
Fire Battalion Chief Gary Jolley said crews had contained the fire, but not controlled. There are sporadic outbreaks, one was on half nine stand on the brick facade in the floor of the building even after 9 clock, and the battlements of the building.
Many fear that the historic structure is a total loss.
"We are all really devastated," said Mayor John R. Curtis Provo. "Everyone in Provo important memories of concerts, theatrical performances, meetings of the Church. It is a very important part of my community. It's really a matter of the community."
Authorities said a security guard noticed the fire at 100 S. University Ave. and warned that at 2:43 Provo Fire Chief and Battalion Chief Lynn Scofield KSL said as the fire, thick black smoke coming from the top. Crew as offensive approach, but if they wanted to enter the building, they found he was not sure. They fight on the defensive from the outside since then.
The roof fell by 6 clock A thick column of smoke continue to flow from the center of the formation of teams of three hours at the scene said the smoke poured later.Our all doors and windows in the building. Scofield said that parts of some walls were reduced.
If you are asked if the building is expected to be a total loss, "said Scofield." There is really good right now, "But he said he will not be determined until the teams to look inside the building.
"We do not know exactly, but it's hard to imagine that you do not lose the building," said Mayor John R. Curtis Provo.
No word yet on the cause of the fire, but the team believes he may have started in the upper levels. No injuries reported.
Teams from Brigham Young University filmed a concert Thursday night in the tent. A witness said he felt something like a hot glue gun. "I thought," Well, maybe just television sets and lights, "he says once again the authorities have not determined the cause of the fire..
The tabernacle is the property of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Church spokesman Scott Trotter has issued a statement yesterday afternoon calling the tragic fire. "The building is used not only for our members and the community, but is a reminder of the pioneering spirit, Utah built. The damage looks serious, and even a structural assessment is not known whether this national treasure to save the situation," the declaration.
Spectators stunned, heart broken
Many roads around the surface of the structure, including the University Avenue, 100 South 100 West, were closed yesterday morning. This is not to stop dozens of spectators who watch with cameras, taking pictures and sharing memories of the construction of the heart.
"We are all really devastated," said Curtis. "Everyone in Provo important memories of concerts, theatrical performances, meetings of the Church. It is a very important part of my community. It's really a matter of the community."
The fire is painful for many viewers, such as James Erickson. "Makes me almost cry. This many memories from there and not evil," he said. "I really hope it was an accident."
The fire is viruses that people in the news on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. A woman shot in tears and video posted to YouTube. Click here for.
For a long time resident Provo Carl Bacon said: "It's unbelievable, a tragic experience, many meetings were held here, there are activities here, people will be disappointed ..."
"There are many tears in Utah County is safe," he said. "This is a wonderful historic site, a place sacred to us."
He was there when the roof collapsed. "It was a terrible noise. It was like an explosion."
Facebook users have a statement like "This is madness," and wrote: ". It's horrible"
History dates from 1883
The tabernacle was built in 1883 and took 15 years to complete at a cost of $ 100,000. It is one of the oldest buildings in the state and included in the National Register of United States of Historic Places.
The building has octagonal towers at each of its four corners. Originally included a central tower 147 feet high. The tabernacle was convicted in part, 20 years after its construction, because the roof was very high, the clock tower. He was again convicted in 1949 for the same reason, forcing officials finally remove the tower.
The tabernacle was regularly for events such as:
Conferences for Sunday play dates local LDS goes - sometimes two on the same Sunday (a game in the morning, another in the afternoon).
BYU convening of meetings of the college graduation in April and August.
Interfaith Community Services and patriotic.
Concerts and shows. Area roads are closed, including parts of University Avenue, 100 and 100 West South.
