Abilene Historic Landmark Examined for Repairs after Lightening Strike
By: Katie Thompson
Updated: October 2, 2012
Engineers are examining a 100-year-old smoke stack that suffered major damage from a lightning strike.
The building at the State Supported Living Center was struck by lightning during a mid-September storm, causing large chunks of bricks to come crashing down.
However, the smokestack has been working properly despite the damage.
Engineers began inspecting the damage Tuesday morning to determine what sort of structural repairs are needed.
Administrators say the cost of repairs could become fairly expensive.
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Abilene Historic Landmark Struck by Lightening
The building at the State Supported Living Center was struck by lightning during a mid-September storm, causing large chunks of bricks to come crashing down.
However, the smokestack has been working properly despite the damage.
Engineers began inspecting the damage Tuesday morning to determine what sort of structural repairs are needed.
Administrators say the cost of repairs could become fairly expensive.
Continued Coverage
Abilene Historic Landmark Struck by Lightening
