All articles tagged with #apartment building
A 15-year-old boy was killed and another teen injured in a shooting inside an apartment building in the Bronx's Allerton neighborhood, with police searching for suspects and no arrests made yet.
Strong winds from a nor'easter lifted part of the roof off a beachside apartment building in Lynn, Massachusetts, displacing residents and causing minor damage to a nearby building. The roofing membrane and foam insulation broke free, allowing rainwater to enter the building, and power has been cut off for a few days. No injuries were reported, and the management company is working with tenants to find accommodations.
The roof of a south Minneapolis apartment building partially collapsed during a morning fire, with heavy fire on the top floor prompting a second alarm for more resources. Several squatters were found inside the building, which had been the site of previous fires and incidents, leading to its deteriorated condition. Firefighters evacuated the building as the fire rapidly burned holes in the floor, and no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and fire crews are working to extinguish flare-ups and hotspots.
A fire at a North Shore apartment building on Easter morning displaced over four dozen residents, with flames extending into the attic and causing smoke and water damage throughout the building. All 52 residents were unable to return due to electrical service damage, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. While no civilians were injured, one firefighter suffered a minor injury, and the Lynn Fire Department is working to determine the cause of the fire.
A shooting at a St. Paul apartment building in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood has left a man injured with possible life-threatening injuries. Police responded to the scene early Monday morning and found the victim with a gunshot wound to the back. A large police presence and SWAT vehicles were deployed as authorities worked to apprehend a suspect, but none was found. The incident is believed to be targeted, and the investigation is ongoing.
Forensic police in Valencia, Spain, discovered the remains of a 10th victim in the charred remnants of a residential building, bringing the death toll from the fire to 10. The search for any other possible victims continues, with DNA testing planned to confirm the identities of all the victims. The cause of the fire, which engulfed a 14-story apartment block in less than an hour, is still unknown, but questions have been raised about whether construction materials used on the façade may have contributed to the rapid spread of the blaze.
High carbon monoxide levels were detected in a Framingham apartment building, leading to the evacuation of residents and hospitalization of a toddler. The levels were caused by a malfunctioning exhaust pipe on a boiler, and the affected building will have no heat or hot water until repairs are made. Residents were allowed back inside after the building was vented, and the city's plumbing inspector will oversee the repairs.
A University of Montana-owned apartment building in Missoula was heavily damaged by a fire on Monday morning, leading to evacuations and a significant fire and police presence in the area. The fire caused smoke and water damage to surrounding units, and although everyone in the affected unit was accounted for, a dog died in the fire. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, and a section of South Avenue East near the UM golf course has reopened to traffic.
A five-alarm fire broke out in a six-story residential building in Sunnyside, Queens, displacing over 450 residents. The fire started on the top floor and quickly spread to three of the four wings of the building. More than 130 firefighters responded to the scene, and while there were 14 reported injuries, none were life-threatening. The Red Cross has registered 68 households for emergency assistance, but many of the damaged apartments will be off-limits for an extended period. The affected residents, many of whom are working-class families without renters insurance, face significant challenges during the holiday season.
Architecture studio All(zone) has designed Under the Rain Trees, an apartment building in rural Thailand that seamlessly blends into the natural landscape. The building features five curved wings that fan out towards the surrounding forest, with four wings housing private apartments and one wing serving as a shared living space. Crafted from concrete and elevated on stilts, the design incorporates sleek glass walls and references tropical modernism. The building's form and enclosure gradually dissolve, transitioning from solid masses to an open platform surrounded by leaves. Each apartment is designed as a separate boxed dwelling, maximizing natural light and views across the river's edge.
A five-alarm fire at an Aurora apartment building under construction has closed the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Peoria Street, with smoke visible across the metro area. This is the second large fire at an Aurora apartment construction site in three days. No other buildings were damaged, and the cause of the fires is currently under investigation.
Over 100 people were displaced after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Plainfield, which has been cited for numerous maintenance violations. The fire was brought under control by multiple fire departments, and there is no information yet on any injuries. The displaced residents will be relocated to the Plainfield Performing Arts Center, and the investigation is ongoing. The mayor's office stated that no one will be allowed back into the building until the investigation is complete.
Adam Colucci, Jesse Wig, and Dan Spanovich purchased an abandoned school in Homestead, Pennsylvania for $90,000 and transformed it into a 33-unit apartment building after spending $4.5 million on renovations over 18 months. This project follows their previous successful conversion of another abandoned school into apartments across the street.
Kansas City Police are investigating the suspicious death of 5-year-old Grayson O'Connor, who fell from an apartment building. Detectives are working to determine whether it was a homicide or a case of child neglect and endangerment. The boy's mother, who was transported to the hospital on the day of the incident, is a subject of interest in the investigation.
A death investigation is underway in downtown Kansas City after the body of a child was found in an alley near 10th Street and Grand Boulevard. The Kansas City Police Department confirmed that the child fell from an apartment building, as confirmed by surveillance video. The child's identity has not been released, and no one has been taken into custody. The death is currently being investigated, and it has not been ruled a homicide.