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An assessment by city officials after the collapse of a wall from a historic building  determined that asbestos was found in Lindy鈥檚 Diner.

The City of sa国际传媒官网网页入口 Code Enforcement team conducted an evaluation of the diner after its walls collapsed Monday afternoon, the city said Wednesday in a news release.

An asbestos test found that fibrous minerals were detected in 鈥減ortions of the piping and flooring adhesive,鈥� according to Tim Walsh, spokesperson for the city. 

The hazardous materials were secured, he added.

An initial review of the Bliss Building was completed, Walsh said, and city officials await a second opinion from an independent structural engineer to verify the findings.

Diner and building owner Steve Vatoseow told the Journal on Monday that his goal is to preserve the building if possible. The second review will determine whether the property can be rebuilt or will need to be demolished. 

鈥淥nce that review is complete, the city will share the confirmed results with the public,鈥� Walsh said.

Nakayla McClelland covers crime and breaking news. Reach her at nmcclelland@abqjournal.com or at 505-823-3857.