Alive. Families like the spiegels. One second to the next second a dramatic change in life. She was the glue that kept our family together. We are hopeful that today will be the day they find our mom. Shes just the most amazing person in the world, and we would do anything to have her back. The death toll from the Building Collapse up to four this morning. Officials caution it may go much, much higher. The big focus right now, Signs Of Life. But a sad truth this morning from the scene with every hour the rubble grows more quiet. We havent really heard anything in a while now. But thats not to say that theres still not people trapped that are alive for different reasons, you know, they might be obviously as time is running out, they might be getting a little more sick or ill. Not as focussed as they were before, but like i said, were going to keep searching. Nick valencia is there on the scene of the tragedy. Theres so much heart break right now, but also a lot of hope among families wh
It probably had the same materials. It probably had the same plans, and you know, people are asking me, is the building safe . And i cant tell them it is safe. I cant tell them that. Reporter the families affected by this, fred, are not only wondering about the conditions of their loved ones but also whether this could have been prevented, and were getting new details today that shine a light on the condition of the building before it collapsed. Actually, dating back to 2018. A Structural Field survey that was conducted of the condo warned of cracking in some of the columns that were in the pool deck. An engineer arguing that Major Repairs were going to be needed, repairs that were apparently going to begin before the unthinkable happened as we take a look at these images of rescue crews literally standing atop 11 stories of what used to be homes. We have a full team on the ground right now as the search for survivors continues. Lets start with cnns randi kaye. Shes not far from where
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
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