Roof collapsed at Laclede Chain Manufacturing Company

The Laclede Chain plant sustained significant damage during the severe weather that passed through on Sunday evening. Responders were dispatched to the scene by the alarm company.

The first responders to the Laclede Chain Mfg. office remarked that at first glance, it looked like an explosion had occurred (photo by David Day).

One of the first officials to arrive on the scene remarked that the building looked like there had been an explosion.  The glass doors had been blown out and it was immediately clear that there was significant structural damage.

Bovina Fire Chief Chris Kennedy confirmed that first responders verified the building was unoccupied and that utilities were disconnected to prevent risk of further damage.

Inside Laclede Chain Mfg. after Sunday’s storm damaged the roof (photo courtesy of Fire Coordinator Jerry Briggs)

Firefighters reported that the damage appeared to be confined to the office portion of the building. It is unclear at this time exactly what caused the building’s roof to collapse.

The exact cause of the damage is unknown at this time (photo courtesy of Fire Coordinator Jerry Briggs)

Vicksburg Daily News’ David Day captured a stunning double rainbow over the broken building.  A poignant reminder that even in the toughest times, there is hope.

(photo by David Day)