Anchorage's Roof Collapses Spike as Record Snowfall Hits 100 Inches

A second roof collapse in Anchorage occurred less than a day after over 1,000 warnings were sent to building owners about the risk of collapse due to heavy snow. No injuries were reported, but the collapses have raised concerns about the safety of buildings with wooden trusses and gang-nail plates. Municipal officials have issued snow-clearing guidance for at-risk buildings, and the collapses this season have surpassed last winter's count. The Anchorage Fire Department emphasized the importance of clearing roofs of snow and recommended consulting a structural engineer for building evaluations.