Firefighters have been battling hot spots at the former Christian Moerlein bottling plant, , since a four-alarm fire that started Friday evening.
No amount on damage has been reported, but the fire was contained to the roof and fourth floor of the 250,000-square-foot Brewery District anchor.
Cincinnati Fire Department (CFD) Captain Michael Washington said that he doesn't believe that the building will need to be torn down.
The following fire photos were taken on Friday evening by photographer David J. Jones, who often photographs fire scenes for CFD.
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Christian Moerlein fire photos by David J. Jones
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Having worked on restoration on several buildings that have suffered fire damage, I cannot emphasise enough how critical getting this building dried out and a new roof structure on it is, if this building is to be saved...and it should!
I agree, it was very sad to see this beautiful building go up in flames, but I'm encouraged by hearing that only the roof and 4th floors received heavy damage. The facade and lower floors are still intact and should DEFINITELY be saved.
A portion of the south wall on the 4th floor has collapsed, need to get to work stabilizing this irreplaceable treasure ASAP!
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