FD Offers Update to Building Collapse in Mattoon

The Mattoon Fire Department is providing new details after a downtown building collapse near 19th Street and Western Avenue on Thursday. Officials say no injuries were reported. Eight businesses were located in the building, with the smoke shop and Little Caesars taking the heaviest damage. City leaders say they’ll work with a structural engineer to determine what caused the collapse and assess the building’s condition. The area remains under review as officials evaluate safety concerns and next steps for affected businesses.