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Pearl Laundry Site Being Cleared

City of Evansville

Fire destroyed the old red brick building in May 2023; an arson suspect pleaded guilty

Cleanup is underway at the site of a major fire in Downtown Evansville. WNIN’s John Gibson has the update:

The cleanup began Wednesday at the old Pearl Cleaners building, after crews made the site safe last year.

Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry says crews are now removing trash and debris from the site.

The blaze in May 2023 destroyed the large red brick building.

26-year-old Charles Perrin pleaded guilty to arson in the case and was sentenced to nine years in prison.