Florida Officials Plan Swift Demolition of Remaining Part of Collapsed Building
The partially collapsed structure might not withstand a coming storm, officials fear.
A view of the partially collapsed Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla., on Saturday. Plans are underway to demolish the remainder of the building, as a precaution against more damage from the upcoming tropical storm.Credit...Michael Reaves/Getty Images
July 3, 2021
SURFSIDE, Fla. — Florida officials said on Saturday that they were rushing to demolish the part of the Champlain Towers South that remained standing, because they were fearful that the partially collapsed structure could not withstand the powerful winds of an approaching tropical storm.