⛏️ BIRMINGHAM TO DEMOLISH DAMAGED BUILDINGS ON 20TH ST: Several historic apartment buildings damaged by the fire in Five Points South last Halloween are set to be demolished following approval from the Birmingham City Council at their meeting. Get the details👇
Timeline:
👉 Fire began before dawn on Oct 31, 2025 in the Haskins William residence
👉 Despite quick response from bhamfirerescue, the blaze spread to the Dian + Cobb Lane Apartments.
👉 The fire was under control by Friday afternoon but continued to smolder into Saturday.
The Birmingham City Council approved the demolition of the following structures on Tuesday, January 13:
📍The Dian Apartments | 1300 20th St S (built 1913)
📍The Cobb Lane Apartments | 1318 20th St S (built 1909)
There is no word yet on what will be built in their place
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