Residents evacuated from Clearwater condo after cracks found in pillar underneath building
Share this @internewscast.com

In Clearwater, Florida, residents of a condo complex were asked to leave on Tuesday evening after cracks were discovered in a support pillar below the building.

The Clearwater Police Department and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to the South Beach III Condos, located at 1460 Gulf Boulevard, shortly before 4 p.m. to assist in evacuating residents and assess the building’s safety.

Division Chief Jevon Graham of Clearwater Fire & Rescue stated that engineers found a split in a support column in the parking area on the first floor during ongoing renovations on the 12-story building.

The engineers deemed the structure unsafe and called first responders to begin evacuating it.

Fire rescue officials said 60 people were evacuated from the building and will be displaced all night. The Red Cross will assist those who need help with lodging.

Graham said crews are working to secure the split so the column doesn’t break down or collapse.

“It’s safe to be around it at this point, but they want to stabilize it to make sure,” Graham said.

Drone video from John Yanchoris/Sky Drones showed dozens of first responders parked outside the condo.

This is a developing story. Stay up to date on the latest from News Channel 8 on-air and on the go with the free WFLA News Channel 8 mobile app.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

DC Imposes Fines and Jail for Homeless Individuals Declining Assistance

() A day after President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington,…

Inflation Report Reveals a 2.7% Annual Increase in Consumer Prices

() Inflation ticked upward in July, rising 0.2% for the month and…

I swapped out my old couch for the Sophia sofa by CHITA.

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) – I didn’t require a complete home makeover; all…

New Zealand Politician Criticizes Rivals Over Gaza, Faces Second Expulsion from Parliament

WELLINGTON – A New Zealand politician was expelled from Parliament after calling…

Black Mayors Condemn Trump’s Threat to Use National Guard in Cities

Black civil rights leaders and mayors from various cities spoke out on…

Deputy Accused of Killing Former Partner Dies by Suicide After Stand-off

Editor’s Note: This article contains discussions of suicide. Reader discretion is advised.…

American Held by ICE in Los Angeles Claims She Was Denied Water for a Day

A U.S. citizen, who was arrested by immigration officers and accused of…

Offset and JID Make a Grand Return with ‘Bodies’ and New Albums

NEW YORK – On paper, the song could seem like an odd…

Three South Carolina Lawmakers Step Down: What Happens Now?

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – On Monday, three lawmakers announced their resignations from…

Georgia State University’s head coach praises quarterback’s growth and maturity

STATESBORO, Ga. () — The Georgia Southern football team has wrapped up…

Budget Office Reports GOP’s Bill May Benefit the Rich at the Expense of the Poor

(The Hill) – The Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” is set to worsen…

Massachusetts Woman Arrested in Kingsport for Releasing Bees on Deputies and Skipping Trial

HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) – A woman accused of orchestrating a bee attack…