A seven-story residential building collapsed this morning in Fortaleza, Ceará. Located in the upscale neighborhood of Dionísio Torres, the building was over 40 years old and was undergoing renovations. A video recorded yesterday by a resident shows the precarious state of the structure's support columns, with exposed and corroded rebar.
To date, one fatality has been confirmed and eight people have been rescued alive. An additional ten people are currently reported missing by their families.
Due to the risk of explosion, the Fire Department requested all nearby residents to evacuate their homes. Officials warned of potential gas leaks as well as the hazard of electric shock from power lines scattered across the street.
In an official statement, the Fortaleza City Hall announced that it has established a contingency plan to assist the victims. Medical professionals at the Dr. José Frota Institute (IJF) in downtown Fortaleza—Ceará's largest emergency hospital—were placed on standby, alongside teams from other healthcare units.
Source: G1
This article was written by Romullo Baratto. The translation is powered by AI.
