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The way they're talking on the scanner, it's bad. They say the fire is all the way up the elevators and there is concrete falling.

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There are 7 firetrucks and now aside from just smoke there are big flames and stuff is flying from the burning building.
My sister works across the street in the Bank of America building.

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The smoke was caused when a spark from a utility torch hit debris in an elevator shaft, City Fire Marshal David Hickman said

The torch was being used to separate Rebar in advance of the building's Nov. 8 demolition.

Glass from the building is reportedly falling eight to 10 stories onto the street below. Nearby areas have been roped off to prevent injuries. The Midland County Courthouse next door has been evacuated and closed for the day.

Workers from throughout downtown have gathered outside their buildings to watch the smoke.

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Coolest thing I've seen all week.

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MRT reports implosion still on for Saturday the 8th - anticipate 7:30 AM.

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