YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Nearly three months after a deadly explosion in Youngstown shuttered businesses and buildings, the Youngstown fire chief said they can either reopen immediately or can soon open their doors. 

The May 28 explosion blew out much of the ground floor of Realty Tower, killing a bank employee and injuring several others. Part of the ground floor collapsed into its basement and sent the facade across the street. Bricks, glass and other debris littered the sidewalk outside the 13-story building, which had a Chase Bank branch at street level and apartments in upper floors.

Youngstown officials had ordered the evacuation of the International Towers on June 10 after an engineering firm determined that the neighboring Realty Tower building remained structurally unsafe and was in “danger of imminent collapse.” Another nearby building, which houses the city’s only hotel, was also ordered closed.

Since then, officials have worked to demolish the Realty Tower. After reaching a milestone, the Youngstown fire chief said buildings can start reopening. 

As of Monday, the Stambaugh Building can reopen immediately. On Wednesday, International Towers can reopen pending the removal of debris from the demolition. Officials said the building's property management, Millenia Housing Management, will communicate dates to residents as to when they can start coming back home. 

Additionally, the east side of Market Street and East Federal Street between Market and Champion will remain closed until debris removal is complete. 

"We can see the light at the end of the tunnel following the tragic events of May 28. Our community can begin the healing process to move forward together," Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown said. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.