Tag Archives: Surfside

USA Today reports: A Florida high rise that collapsed early Thursday was determined to be unstable a year ago, according to a researcher at Florida International University. The building, which was constructed in 1981, has been sinking at an alarming rate since the 1990s, according to a 2020 study conducted by Shimon Wdowinski, a professor in the Department of Earth …

Miami’s ABC News affiliate reports: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis solemnly admitted the state is “bracing for some bad news” following a partial condo building collapse in Surfside early Thursday morning that left at least one person dead. DeSantis arrived at the scene around 12 p.m. and is scheduled to hold a news conference around 12:30 p.m. Officials said at least …

The Miami Herald reports: Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Ray Jadallah says 55 units in the Northeast corridor of the building collapsed, and 35 survivors were pulled out. Ten were treated at the scene, two were transported to the hospital. Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett confirmed at least one person has died. Authorities anticipate more fatalities but wouldn’t speculate on the number. …

The Miami Herald reports: A 12-story oceanfront condo tower partially collapsed early Thursday morning on Collins Avenue in the town of Surfside, spurring a massive search-and-rescue effort with dozens of rescue crews from across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Part of Champlain Towers South Condo, completed in 1981 with more than 100 units at 8777 Collins Ave., collapsed around 2 a.m. …