ROOF COLLAPSE ON VACANT JIN'S WIGS BUILDING DT THOMASTON

According to Thomaston Fire Chief Shane Foster, At approximately at 6:55 pm, Saturday June 28, 2024, Thomaston Fire Department  responded to 109 W. Gordon Street for the report of a ceiling collapse. Upon arrival, it was  determined that the location was the Gins Beauty Supply building which had been vacant for  some time. Initial scene size up reveals the front part of the room had collapsed with debris on  the floor, water, and the front glass of the building broken out. 

Fire crews and Thomaston  Police Department were able to establish a safe perimeter by blocking the south side of the  square and evacuate the adjacent buildings which include Sabrosos and the Hollywood Locs.  TFD deployed the aerial Ladder truck to get a view of the room from the top revealing it  indeed was the front part of the roof that collapsed. TFD command called in City Building  Code Enforcement John Baxter to assess the scene. It would appear that the down poor of rain  with the simple weight of the water is what led to the collapse. TFD command and Baxter  agreed that a structural engineer was needed to determine the stability of the remaining roof  and to assess the wall that was affected by the collapse that is shared with Sabrosos. Until this  can be addressed, Sabrosos is to remain closed and evacuated until further notice. TFD then  cleaned all glass and debris from the street and walkways as well as cordoned off all walkways  and parking spaces until the area is deemed safe for the citizens.  Please contact me if anything is needed further.