Centennial Mills Demolition and Fire Mystery | Portland News

Centennial Mills, the century-old waterfront landmark, is being demolished in a two-week process that began with a controlled blast of its water tower. Safety remains top priority as authorities warn of asbestos and hazardous materials if the building collapses unexpectedly. The demolition follows a mysterious August fire that triggered an investigation — including a cadaver dog’s discovery of possible human remains — but access is delayed until the site is secure. Fields Park and Naito Parkway remain closed as crews work to uncover what sparked the blaze and confirm the remains’ identity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d32d2f797379f5c7