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Final stack comes down at Martin Drake Power Plant

The final stack crashes down at the Martin Drake Power Plant in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Utilities
The final stack crashes down at the Martin Drake Power Plant in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Martin Drake Power Plant in Colorado Springs is looking less recognizable by the day.

Crews finished bringing down the final stack on Thursday morning. Now, just a few remaining structures are left along with the debris of what was.

Colorado Springs Utilities said the remaining structures are scheduled to be demolished by the end of the year.

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