Structural engineer ‘concerned’ over RISE Doro emergency demolition, believes investigative work could be compromised
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the city of Jacksonville reviews a permit to tear down the RISE Doro apartment building, a structural engineer said the emergency demolition could mean a lot…
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City reviewing emergency demo permit for fire-gutted RISE Doro apartments
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville is reviewing an emergency demolition permit filed on Jan. 30 that names ELEV8 Demolition of Jacksonville as the contractor for a $1 million…
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ELEV8 Demolition to demolish frame of RISE Doro apartment
The permit was created on Tuesday for ELEV8 Demolition to complete the demolition of the apartment building’s fire damaged structure. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The city of Jacksonville issued an emergency…
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JFRD captain breaks down firefighters’ efforts in battling massive fire at RISE Doro
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The fire at the downtown RISE Doro apartment building isn’t completely extinguished but Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Capt. Eric Prosswimmer said crews are now down to one…
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How long will it take to rebuild RISE Doro?
Attorney Chip Bachara says the investigation and clean-up will have to be completed first before any demolition work is started and the rebuild can begin. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The frame…
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$6M in city incentives likely off the table for owners after RISE Doro devastated by fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Downtown Investment Authority CEO Lori Boyer said she’s encouraged that the RISE CEO has committed to rebuilding in Downtown Jacksonville after the RISE Doro apartments went up…
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Why was the RISE Doro building made with a wood frame?
First Coast News spoke with developers and attorneys not affiliated with the RISE Doro’s construction, who say it’s common for developers to use wood as a frame. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —…
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RISE Doro hired a private company to conduct building inspections. How is that different from a city inspector?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Permits for the RISE Doro show it hired a private company to do some of its inspections while the structure was being built. News4JAX has been digging…
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Collapse concerns emerge following fire at RISE Doro apartments, building to be partially demolished, officials say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As fire crews battle continue to battle hot spots that keep popping up at the RISE Doro apartments on Tuesday, officials have brought up the possibility of…
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Roads around RISE Doro apartments closed ‘until further notice’ over concerns of collapse
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Until the fire-gutted RISE Doro apartment building can be torn down, the surrounding streets, a nearby parking garage and several businesses will remain closed. The devastating fire,…
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