"Key Insights and Updates on Surfside Condo Collapse Investigation"

Federal investigators have provided key insights into the possible causes of the catastrophic 2021 condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida, identifying deficiencies in the building's construction, particularly in the pool deck and tower columns. The probe has revealed that the building's swimming pool deck collapsed at least four minutes before the rest of the building, and investigators are now focusing on potential structural failures in the pool deck or supporting columns. While the investigation has identified strong evidence for the most likely causes, they must still rule out dozens of other hypotheses. The final findings are expected to be released in a report next year, and may uncover potential issues in other similar buildings nationwide.