The demolition of the Centennial Mills building in the Pearl District could kick up asbestos-laden dust, but city and state officials insist residents near the fire-ravaged structure have nothing to worry about.
The controlled explosion to topple the water tower atop the building, which happened on Monday, is the first step in bringing down the charred husk of the century-old edifice, which a fire gutted on Aug. 2.
The demolition of the entire 7-story building is expected to take at least two weeks, city officials have said. Residents can expect a series of warnings one hour before each planned stage of explosions…