The chief of the fire department, or, in his absence, anyone acting in the capacity of chief of the fire department, may during the progress of any fire, whenever in his judgment such action is necessary to check or control the same, order any fence, building, or structure to be torn or cut down and removed; and he shall, with the consent of the mayor, or with the consent of any two (2) members of the city council, have the power and authority to cause any building or structure to be destroyed for the purpose of checking or extinguishing the fire; and he may tear down, or cause to be torn down, any portion of any building which may remain after a fire if, in his judgment, such portion of any building so remaining standing shall be dangerous to persons or property. (1983 Code § 2.10.090)