Overview
- Orange County’s building safety division ordered a full evacuation after an on-site inspection found signs of structural instability.
- Residents reported loud popping sounds before firefighters documented cracks near fire escapes and apartment doors.
- A total of 358 people were escorted out, and deputies allowed brief returns for essential items under supervision.
- Building ownership hired a private firm, with engineers traveling from Fort Myers, and no reentry timeline has been set.
- Orange County, Visit Orlando and the American Red Cross are coordinating hotel lodging, and ground-floor businesses remain closed.