LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) -- The Capital One Tower, the tallest building in Lake Charles, is no more. The building was imploded beginning at 8 a.m. this morning. Watch above as Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition takes the building down with a controlled implosion. The building has been a blight on the city since it was heavily damaged during the 2020 hurricanes. It became a symbol of Hurricane Laura's destruction and has been vacant and unusable since. Louisiana teen accused of robbery on school bus Latest news 1.5M Ram trucks recalled to fix software bug that can disable stability control Nine new food spots coming to Tiger Stadium: See menus, locations The SUVs with the most cargo space for 2024 Remains of missing Oregon nurse Melissa Jubane found, neighbor arrested: Police Capital One Tower, the tallest building in Lake Charles, is demolished