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Work begins to demolish fire-damaged KFC in La Salle

Mayor says KFC is looking at rebuilding in same location

By Olivia Doak

An excavator demolishes the KFC building on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in La Salle. The building caught fire last month and was condemned. (Scott Anderson)

Almost a month after the KFC in La Salle was destroyed by fire, demolition work has begun to clear the remnants of the building.

The restaurant on U.S. 6 was heavily damaged by fire June 28. A cause of the fire has not been released.

La Salle Mayor Jeff Grove said KFC is working on plans for redesigning a location in the same location.