Deadline Set for Demolition of Youngstown’s Realty Tower After Fatal Explosion; Mayor Urges Action Amid Safety Concerns
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Officials have mandated the demolition of Youngstown’s Realty Tower following a fatal explosion on May 28, which resulted in the death of one person and injuries to nine others. Mayor Tito Brown announced that the building’s owners are required to commence dismantlement procedures by July 5 to avoid potential legal actions. The decision comes after an apparent gas explosion last month that severely compromised the structural integrity of the century-old building, located …