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A partial roof collapse at a Family Dollar store in Kansas City, Missouri, resulted in the death of a 68-year-old man and serious injury to a woman, with additional minor injuries reported; the incident is under investigation, and the cause remains unclear, though prior warnings about the building's tilting were noted.
A partial roof collapse at a Family Dollar in Kansas City resulted in one death and three injuries, with emergency crews still conducting search and rescue efforts.
A partial roof collapse at a Family Dollar store in Kansas City resulted in one death and three injuries, with emergency responders quickly arriving on scene to assist victims.
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.
Drone video captured the dramatic aftermath of a partial roof collapse at Atlanta's iconic Mary Mac's Tea Room following heavy rainfall, leading to the indefinite closure of the restaurant. Flash flood warnings were issued for several counties in metro Atlanta, with reports of water rescues and property damage. The Southeast is expected to experience more showers and storms in the coming days.
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.
Seven people have been killed and around 30 others are trapped after the roof of a church in Ciudad Madero, Mexico collapsed during a mass, with reports suggesting it was a baptism. Rescue efforts are underway to locate and save those trapped, including children. Local authorities have requested silence at the scene to listen for any calls for help from those still trapped.
The roof of a building in North Olmsted, Ohio, housing the Pinball Shoppe collapsed during heavy rain, likely due to flooding. No injuries were reported, but Butternut Ridge Road is closed going east. Traffic to the middle school or high school on Butternut Ridge Road will need to use Dover Center Road instead.
An Orange County firefighter was injured when the roof of a burning church in Orlando collapsed. The firefighter was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The church, which had been acquired three years ago and was undergoing remodeling, suffered heavy damage in the fire. The pastor plans to hold church services in the parking lot and expressed determination to rebuild. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Four people, including an infant and a teenager, died in a house fire in Lacey Township, New Jersey, when the roof collapsed. The fire engulfed the two-story home, and one occupant was rescued before the collapse. The cause of the fire is under investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies and the state Fire Marshal's Office.
Eleven people, including young female volleyball players, were killed when the concrete roof of a school gymnasium collapsed in Qiqihar, China. Authorities suspect that the illegal stacking of materials on the roof caused the cave-in. The gymnasium was being used for training when the incident occurred. Construction workers had placed perlite, a water-absorbing mineral, on the roof during the construction of a nearby building, which became heavy due to rainwater and led to the collapse. An investigation is underway, and individuals responsible for the construction have been taken into custody.
Ten people were killed and one person remains trapped after the concrete roof of a school gymnasium collapsed in Qiqihar, China. Initially, 15 people were trapped, but 14 individuals have been rescued so far. The collapse was caused by the illegal placement of perlite, a mineral with high water content, on the roof during construction. Heavy rain in the region contributed to the collapse. An investigation is underway, and those responsible for the construction have been taken into custody.
Fourteen people were injured when part of a house near Ohio State University collapsed after people climbed onto a roof that was not designed to hold significant weight. First responders found 10 injured people and eventually transported 14 accident victims to area hospitals with "various states of injuries" but they all were in stable condition. The roof was overloaded with students, estimates ranging from 15 to 45 people on a rooftop "that was not designed to have anybody on it, and it gave way." The home is not on the property of The Ohio State University.
Fred Livingston Jr., a 50-year-old father of three and grandfather, has been identified as the man killed in the roof collapse at the Apollo Theater during a Morbid Angel concert. A fundraiser for his family has raised over $27,000. 28 people were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker visited the site of a deadly Belvidere roof collapse that killed one person and injured 48 others during a sold-out concert at the Apollo Theatre on Friday evening. The National Weather Service confirmed 12 tornadoes in Illinois on Friday, including an EF-1 tornado in the Davis Junction-Belvidere area. The theater's marquee and facade crashed onto State Street, littering the area with bricks and debris as first responders scrambled to help the wounded. The intense storm cell hit the Belvidere area around 7:45 p.m., with winds in excess of 50 mph.