Welcome to cnns special live coverage of the tragedy near miami. Im wolf blitzer, near the scene of the 12story condo Building Collapse here in surfside, florida. And im pamela brown in washington. We have a lot of Breaking News to cover this hour, pamela. Well do it together. The Structural Engineering company that inspected the Champlain Towers in 2018 says they also gave estimates back in june of 2020 for the buildings 40year recertification. The consultant only provides Engineering Consulting services, not repair or restoration contracting, the statement said. And they also stated, and im quoting, we are deeply troubled by this Building Collapse and are working closely with the investigating authorities to understand why the structure failed. As we do so, we also continue to pray for all those impacted by this tragic event. Tonight, surfside officials are warning residents of a Sister Building, the Champlain Towers north, and theyre warning them to evacuate now. We have a full team
What we have learned is that three years ago, an engineer warned of major structural damage at the complex. And now there are concerns about the condos Sister Building a block away. Surfsides mayor says residents there should evacuate out of an abundance of caution. Family members wait to hear word of loves ones as rescuers are bringing in dogs to sniff through the debris. Cnns wolf blitzer joins us from surfside. Wolf, the big news today, an engineer warned three years ago that there were major structural problems at this complex. Wolf, what do you see down there on your end of things . What you see when you get here, jim, is so much worse than you can even imagine with the pictures, because you see that rubble, it is so, so heartbreaking, just to wonder what happened and why it happened. Its heartbreaking all around. Very, very sad. And i suspect things are about to get even worse as we watch what happens in the coming hours. Experts are cautioning that it may take months, months to
What we have learned is that three years ago, an engineer warned of major structural damage at the complex. And now there are concerns about the condos Sister Building a block away. Surfsides mayor says residents there should evacuate out of an abundance of caution. Family members wait to hear word of loves ones as rescuers are bringing in dogs to sniff through the debris. Cnns wolf blitzer joins us from surfside. Wolf, the big news today, an engineer warned three years ago that there were major structural problems at this complex. Wolf, what do you see down there on your end of things . What you see when you get here, jim, is so much worse than you can even imagine with the pictures, because you see that rubble, it is so, so heartbreaking, just to wonder what happened and why it happened. Its heartbreaking all around. Very, very sad. And i suspect things are about to get even worse as we watch what happens in the coming hours. Experts are cautioning that it may take months, months to
Tragedy. Back at the Justice Department losses. Our legal panel is standing by to weighin. [indiscernible] we begin tonight with ongoing Rescue Efforts in South Florida although no survivors were foun on friday. When it up meant people are still unaccounted for. The efforts are continuing and they are dangerous. The Medical Examiner has identified the first victim. Stacy thing, they say she suffered blunt force injuries. She said they seized the mother of the 15yearold boy seen in video on the date of the collapse being pulled from the building. Her son trapped in the rubble, his call for help from a passerby who alluded first responders. Firefighters carried by the safety. Many other families are still hoping to hear from loved ones including Rachel Spiegel was 65 yearold mother, judy, lived in the building. Outlook you can hear me. Im very concerned. The have to stop their operations because of the weather. Firefighters have been dealing with all kinds of Lightning Storms of the past
Tragedy. Back at the Justice Department losses. Our legal panel is standing by to weighin. [indiscernible] we begin tonight with ongoing Rescue Efforts in South Florida although no survivors were foun on friday. When it up meant people are still unaccounted for. The efforts are continuing and they are dangerous. The Medical Examiner has identified the first victim. Stacy thing, they say she suffered blunt force injuries. She said they seized the mother of the 15yearold boy seen in video on the date of the collapse being pulled from the building. Her son trapped in the rubble, his call for help from a passerby who alluded first responders. Firefighters carried by the safety. Many other families are still hoping to hear from loved ones including Rachel Spiegel was 65 yearold mother, judy, lived in the building. Outlook you can hear me. Im very concerned. The have to stop their operations because of the weather. Firefighters have been dealing with all kinds of Lightning Storms of the past