Thanks to Dan for sending the photo above: “Florida Ave NE at Staples St NE. It’s the building adjacent to Fringe.”
Thanks to Andy Feliciotti for sharing the absolutely crazy video below with us:
“Well this is kind of crazy, my security camera picked up a building randomly collapsing today.
The people on the street were walking on the spot 10 seconds earlier! Luckily no one was hurt I don’t think.”
Well this is kind of crazy, my security camera picked up a building randomly collapsing today.
The people on the street were walking on the spot 10 seconds earlier! Luckily no one was hurt I don't think.@PoPville @nbcwashington @fox5dc @wamu885 pic.twitter.com/ViyklfWE4V
— Andy Feliciotti (@sup) January 15, 2020
From DCFD:
“Update building collapse Florida Ave & Staples St NE. 2 story building under demolition. 1 passerby struck by falling debris transported non life threatening injuries. All workers accounted for. Request search rescue K-9 for secondary search.
Clarification on Florida Ave NE building collapse. Building was being renovated, not demolished. Search K-9 confirms no further victims. No threat or damage to surrounding structures.”
Update building collapse Florida Ave & Staples St NE. #DCsBravest search and rescue K-9 team currently searching rubble to confirm there are no trapped victims. Building inspector requested from @dcra. pic.twitter.com/cGROWOkicR
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) January 15, 2020