Monday, July 16th, 2012 | Posted by

Empty, historic Sanders candy factory burns

DEVASTATING FIRE: The abandoned factory that once held the Sanders bakery caught fire on Saturday morning. The building in Highland Park was full of wood pallets which helped fuel the fire. Smoke could be seen for miles and several fire departments were called in to help put out the blaze. (MCT photo)

HIGHLAND PARK — For months, community groups near the historic Sanders candy factory were trying to figure out what to do with the rundown plant. Then came Saturday’s fire. “It was a real eyesore,” Highland Park resident Shirley Washington said as she watched the historic factory burn from across Oakman Street. She was saddened by [...]

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