Spectacular demolition in Łódź. Three gigantic chimneys collapsed in a matter of minutes

An unusual event took place in Łódź on Monday morning. Three huge chimneys, measuring 120 and 160 meters high, were demolished in a controlled explosion.

The facilities have dominated the landscape of this part of the city for years, being one of the most recognizable elements of industrial Łódź.

Due to the scale of the operation and the technical condition of the demolished buildings, the services decided to evacuate the residents of a nearby tenement house on Różana Street.

The end of the industrial era

The former EC-2 heat and power plant was one of the pillars of Łódź's energy infrastructure. Its construction began in 1954, and the first boiler and turbine were launched just three years later. The complex was completed in 1961, and the tall chimneys were a symbol of the city's industrial power for decades.

The decision to demolish the chimneys was made due to their poor technical condition. Today, after many years, this place is undergoing another transformation.

A modern housing estate will be built in the place where until recently monumental chimneys stood.