Morristown, TN (WOKI) Deemed a “total loss” following a devastating fire in January, what’s left of the historic Parks-Belk building in Morristown is coming down.
Crews have begun demolishing the structure located on Main Street which was destroyed in a massive fire which broke out shortly after the new year and kept fire crews busy for over 12 hours.
The building, valued at over $250,000, was set to be renovated as part of a plan to revitalize much of downtown Morristown.
Parts of downtown near the building have been closed since the fire. City of Morristown officials say those areas will continue to be closed while the building is demolished.
Jeffrey Scott Cicirelli was arrested in connection to the fire and charged with arson, reckless endangerment, burglary and vandalism.
According to court records, Cicirelli had planned to burn more buildings, with investigators finding fire-starting equipment stashed in buildings downtown.
