Overview
- A partial exterior wall and portions of the first through third floors of the National Warehouse Corporation building in Walker's Point collapsed, prompting an immediate evacuation and no reported injuries.
- Fire and technical-rescue teams secured the scene but did not enter the unstable portion because of risk of further collapse.
- The Department of Neighborhood Services inspected the site and issued an emergency demolition order for the abandoned section while ordering other on-site buildings vacated.
- We Energies disconnected gas and electrical service, fencing will be installed and the property owner is seeking demolition and site-restoration bids.
- The building dates to the early 20th century and city officials are monitoring nearby businesses and air quality as engineers assess next steps and timelines.