Taking samples

The recent fire on Front Street and the building demolitions that followed have left a big mess at the corner of Front and South Washington streets, but safety is important before efforts to remove the debris begin. Torrence Thrower, left, Program Section Coordination Manager with the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, tours the site on Friday. Also pictured are Forrest City Code Enforcement Officer Connie Muqtasid and Mayor Larry Bryant. Photo by Alan Smith.