Demolition workers have hit a snag during their bid to bring down a derelict building in Dumfries town centre.
The roof of the Treasure Cave in English Street has been removed but a “wobbling” chimney is causing concern.
And there are fears that it could fall down and damage a neighbouring property.
Westlakes Demolition boss Kyle Barlow said: “Work has been going well and we have got through the front and removed the roof.
“But there is a chimney which is collapsing. There is a big crack in it and it is wobbling like a jelly.
“The damage has come from when a beam collapsed recently and the problem is that the chimney could collapse onto the roof of Taddei’s Takeaway next door.”
David Taddei, owner of the shop, said: “The chimney could also fall onto the back of my shop and into the close as well. I am still waiting on news from my insurers and have been left in the lurch a bit. I am losing £100 to £200 a day and still have bills to pay even though I am shut.
“It is just a frustrating time. I come down here every day to see what the progress is.
“The roof fell onto the road and pavement below and it’s just as well I was shut when that happened and nobody got hurt.
“It all goes back to when that beam fell a few weeks back and pierced a wall right next to the chimney and the back of one of my walls.
“The demolition guys thought I could reopen early next week, but we will just have to see what happens.”
