Water Tower Demolition Rocks Pearl District | Portland News

A giant water tower in the Pearl District is being demolished with four controlled explosions — each preceded by text alerts to residents. But some folks only learned about it from their vet’s office, sparking frustration over lack of notice. With dust and asbestos risks, city officials urge people to seal windows, stay indoors, and wear N-95 masks if outside. HVAC systems are even being shut down in some buildings. The demolition follows a mysterious fire whose cause remains unknown — investigators can’t start digging until after the tower’s gone. The whole process will take weeks, disrupting trains, streets, and even the local park as the neighborhood braces for change. 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/47cde79ef2cd6c3d