Bloomington, Illinois Candy Factory Fire

June 6, 2005
At a point, the walls collapsed sending large waves of heat over the many spectators that had assembled to watch the old landmark go up in smoke.

It was at an old brick candy factory that was well over 100 years old, and thankfully abandoned.

At a point, the walls collapsed sending large waves of heat over the many spectators that had assembled to watch the old landmark go up in smoke.

There were 76 firefighters from 2 towns and 12 fire companies on the scene.

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