Overview
- A portion of a casona over 100 years old gave way at the corner of jirón Callao and calle Cusco, and emergency teams confirmed there were no injuries.
- The Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura (DDC) of the Ministry of Culture inspected the site, verified the building is protected heritage and had valid operating licenses, and found the second level in critical condition.
- The DDC demanded immediate puntalamiento, reported that temporary supports were being installed and said it will formally notify the contractor, Jubers S.A.C., to establish responsibility.
- Neighbors say constant use of heavy machinery during nearby municipal road, sidewalk and drainage works has caused vibrations that threaten at least ten other casonas, and residents asked Defensa Civil and municipal authorities to intervene.
- Historic buildings in Piura are often made of adobe and quincha that weaken from vibration and moisture, so the DDC's prior warnings to the executing company about preventive shoring are central to the pending technical and administrative investigations.