This archive report was first published on 24 June 2021.
On Thursday, a partial building collapse sent shockwaves through the Miami community, prompting a massive response from fire rescue units.
The incident occurred at 8777 Collins Avenue in the Surfside area, just north of Miami Beach, according to the Miami Beach Police Department.
Champlain Towers South, a residential building constructed in 1981, was the site of the collapse. The building, which has 136 units, was partially destroyed, with debris scattered on the ground and rubble piled high.
As of 4:30 a.m. Eastern, the police reported no deaths or injuries, but the situation was still unfolding.
Images and videos of the scene on Twitter showed the extent of the damage, with the building appearing to be at least 12 stories tall.
