Witnesses Describe Quick Collapse of Downtown Mattoon Building

Downtown Mattoon building collapse under investigation

Authorities are continuing to investigate the collapse of a two-story building downtown while also examining the structural integrity of a mural-covered wall across the street.

Witnesses describe quick collapse of downtown Mattoon building

Witnesses said the collapse happened fast. A downtown Mattoon building went down Thursday afternoon, but quick warnings helped clear the area before anyone was hurt.

UPDATE: Mattoon Fire Chief says no injuries reported after building collapse

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) -- Emergency crews responded to a building that collapsed in Mattoon Thursday afternoon. The building that collapsed was a tobacco shop on 19th and Western, near Little Caesars and Niemanns. A WCIA reporter on the scene said bricks litter the sidewalk, and a car parked on the street was covered in bricks [...]