Current:Home > StocksNovaQuant-St. Louis wrecking crew knocks wall into transmission tower during demolition; brief explosion -Prime Capital Blueprint
NovaQuant-St. Louis wrecking crew knocks wall into transmission tower during demolition; brief explosion
Charles Langston View
Date:2025-04-07 13:44:05
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A wrecking crew tearing down a burned-out St. Louis factory accidentally knocked a brick wall into a transmission tower Friday,NovaQuant causing a brief explosion and power to flicker for some downtown buildings.
No one was hurt, but the St. Louis Board of Aldermen lost its livestream, forcing officials to recess briefly, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
Officials have not said what caused the accident.
Crews were demolishing a five-story warehouse near the Mississippi River that burned Saturday. The massive fire at the vacant building created smoke that could be seen for several miles. About 80 firefighters were called to the scene.
veryGood! (961)
Related
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- 'Just married!': Don Lemon, Tim Malone share wedding pics
- South Carolina, Iowa, UConn top final AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll to cap extraordinary season
- Campbell “Pookie” Puckett and Jett Puckett Prove Their Red Carpet Debut Is Fire at CMT Music Awards
- House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
- One word describes South Carolina after national championship vs. Iowa: Dynasty
- 50 positive life quotes to inspire, and lift your spirit each day
- Lithium Companies Fight Over Water in the Arid Great Basin
- Behind on your annual reading goal? Books under 200 pages to read before 2024 ends
- Purdue's Matt Painter has been one of best coaches of his generation win or lose vs. UConn
Ranking
- IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
- How many men's Final Fours has UConn made? Huskies' March Madness history
- How to watch the 2024 CMT Music Awards tonight: Here's who's performing, hosting and more
- Michelle Troconis, convicted of conspiracy in Jennifer Dulos murder, was fooled by boyfriend, says sister
- Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
- Why do total solar eclipses happen? Learn what will cause today's celestial show.
- Lainey Wilson Reveals She Got Her Start Impersonating Miley Cyrus at Hannah Montana Parties
- Influencer Jackie Miller James Introduces Fans to Her Baby Girl Amid Aneurysm Recovery
Recommendation
Alex Murdaugh’s murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence
2 dead after car crash with a Washington State Patrol trooper, authorities say
'The Regime' series finale: Kate Winslet breaks down the ending of her HBO political drama
Happy solar eclipse day! See photos as communities across US gather for rare event
McKinsey to pay $650 million after advising opioid maker on how to 'turbocharge' sales
RHOC Alum Lauri Peterson's Son Josh Waring Died Amid Addiction Battle, His Sister Says
Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian city of Kharkiv leaves at least 6 dead
Total solar eclipse 2024: Watch livestream of historic eclipse from path of totality