Town faces collapse risk and state of emergency after Hotel Marysville fire

The historic Hotel Marysville in Marysville is at risk of collapsing due to a devastating fire. A state of emergency has been declared, and city officials are discussing next steps. The building, constructed in 1926, lacked fire safety measures, complicating firefighting efforts. A demolition company will assess the building's safety, but negotiations with the owners on the building's fate are ongoing. The city is considering taking ownership to address the safety risk. Small business owners in the area are concerned about the impact of the fire on their businesses.