Deadly collapse at Florida condo happened slowly over several weeks, report finds
Summary
A report by U.S. federal investigators found that the deadly collapse of a Florida condo in 2021, which killed 98 people, began slowly weeks before the building fell. The building had design flaws and lacked proper repairs, causing parts of it to fail and collapse.Key Facts
- The condo, Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, collapsed on June 24, 2021, killing 98 people.
- Investigators found two connections between garage columns and the pool deck started failing in early June 2021.
- The building’s design did not meet the building codes, and changes made over 40 years weakened the structure.
- Additional weight from added planters and materials on the pool deck caused extra strain.
- Corrosion was found in some steel reinforcing parts of the pool deck and parking area.
- Cracks and damage were visible weeks before collapse, including a detached planter the day before.
- Residents reported seeing parts of the pool deck falling in a domino effect and heard loud noises before the collapse.
- New laws now require condo associations in Florida to keep enough funds for major repairs after the disaster.
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