Belleville News-Democrat
Progress in the demolition of the Wood River Power Station in October. The three smokestacks are set to come down Monday.
EAST ALTON Some Madison County residents are concerned the demolition of three smokestacks at a defunct coal power plant will send a dangerous cloud of dust over surrounding communities.
Demolition is tentatively set for Monday, said East Alton Fire Chief Timothy Quigley. He said the demolition company, Spirtas Wrecking,
is waiting for the permits it needs to move forward, which should be finalized Friday.
The imminent implosion caught environmental groups and residents in the region by surprise