A planned demolition of the smokestack at the former GM transmission plant Monday afternoon was delayed after multiple attempts to bring down the behemoth failed.
As part of the ongoing demolition of the plant, a controlled implosion of the plant's smokestack was planned for 2 p.m., and dozens had gathered to watch while several streets were blocked off by police.
A small explosion followed by smoke could be seen from the site, but the smokestack remained standing.
The malfunction forced the demolition to be delayed until the evening, when second and third attempts again brought noise and smoke, but still left the smokestack upright.
Shortly after 7 p.m., city officials decided there would be no more attempts Monday, but said another try could happen on Tuesday.
Demolition of the 1.2 million square foot plant began after it was learned the plant had been sold back in June.
The former transmission plant has been closed since 2010, when GM shutdown the facility, but there are no clear plans for the future of the location.
