“I’m running down the stairs saying, ‘Oh my gosh, I hope the building doesn’t fall down,’ ” recalled one resident
- Authorities in Clearwater, Fla. evacuated 60 people from a condo building after cracks in a pillar were spotted
- Further work to stabilize the building is expected to continue while residents wait to return
- The incident comes nearly four years after the Surfside condo collapse that killed 98 people
About 60 people were evacuated from a Florida condo building as a precautionary measure after cracks were discovered in a pillar, authorities said.
On Tuesday, May 6, Clearwater Police Department and Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department stated on social media that the evacuation took place at the South Beach Condos III in the Sand Key neighborhood.
“We’re on scene along with [Clearwater Fire and Rescue] at South Beach Condos III at 1460 Gulf Blvd.,” the police posted on X. “All of the residents have been evacuated as personnel evaluate the structure of the building after cracks were found in a pillar.”…