Fire crews and heavy equipment remain on the scene of a demolition at Charlotte and Princess Streets.
The building must come down as the Saint John fire department has deemed the situation a threat to public safety.
District fire chief Eric Garland tells CHSJ News the power is cut to the burned out structure, the Lantern House and another building next to it.
Piles of bricks and other debris can be seen on the ground on Charlotte Street and Princess Street where crews have knocked down part of the building.
A crowd has gathered in the area to watch it unfold.
