In Candid Statement, Black Mountain Police and Fire Address Public Safety Building Concerns
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-08-13T15:43:02.089Z
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Black Mountain -- August 13, 2026: In an unusually candid public message, the Black Mountain Police Department and Fire Department addressed growing debate regarding severe structural issues facing the town's Public Safety Building. Spanning more than 15 years and multiple unacted-upon engineering evaluations, the deteriorating facility has reached a critical juncture impacting local first responders and public safety operations. To ensure full transparency and keep the community fully informed, WNCTimes is sharing the statement released by the department below.
Black Mountain -- August 13, 2026: In an unusually candid public message, the Black Mountain Police Department and Fire Department addressed growing debate regarding severe structural issues facing the town's Public Safety Building. Spanning more than 15 years and multiple unacted-upon engineering evaluations, the deteriorating facility has reached a critical juncture impacting local first responders and public safety operations. To ensure full transparency and keep the community fully informed,