Crews begin demolition after fire destroys historic theater in Flagler County

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Something new will rise from the burned-out remains of the historic Flagler Playhouse.

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A devastating fire destroyed the old theater in October of last year.

Channel 9 flew over the site on Wednesday as the demolition crew worked to tear down the damaged building.

Read: Flagler Playhouse destroyed in overnight fire

Officials said a new state-of-the-art facility will be built in its place.

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Insurance will pay for most of the new construction, but organizers said they still need some donations to finish the project.

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