HOLLAND, Mich. — The remains of the James DeYoung Power Plant were demolished Thursday morning.
The controlled implosion took place Thursday, Aug. 10 around 9:30 a.m.
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The public was advised of dust that would kick up after the implosion. It fizzled out within a matter of minutes.
Pine Avenue was closed for a half hour near the police department between Douglas Avenue and Seventh Street. Meanwhile, First, Third and Fourth streets were closed between Pine and River avenues.
The controlled implosion produced a rapid series of detonations.
There was a loud sound from the explosion just before the collapse of the structure.
No people or drones were allowed near the demolition site while the implosion took place.
The city of Holland released this drone video of the implosion as well as the onlookers who showed up to witness the event:
