The competent authorities have demolished this Sunday the part of Champlain Towers South that was still standing, after the collapse that suffered twelve days ago.
At around 10:30 p.m. (local time) the workers have proceeded to explode the charges that they had placed in the building to demolish it, the CBS chain has reported.
The rescue teams, which ceased their work this Saturday, will be able to resume the search for survivors from fifteen minutes or one hour after the demolition.
Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett said this Sunday that the decision to demolish the remains of the condominium was aimed at opening more areas to facilitate the work of rescue workers.
In addition, the administration was concerned about the possible adverse effects that the strong winds of tropical storm ‘Elsa’ could cause as it passed through Florida.
“Our main priority is that the building is demolished as soon as possible, no matter what time it happens and in the safest way possible,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine at a press conference this Sunday. .
“Taking down this building in a controlled manner is critical to expanding the reach of our search and rescue effort,” said Levine.
MORE THAN 120 MISSING AND 24 DECEASED
The last balance transferred by the mayor established the total number of disappeared at 124, in addition to 24 lifeless bodies rescued after the collapse of the building twelve days ago, according to the local CBS affiliate.
For his part, the president of the United States, Joe Biden, issued an emergency declaration on Friday to approve an increase in federal funds to help the authorities of the state of Florida in rescue efforts.
The White House explained that through the Public Assistance program, a 100 percent increase in federal participation for debris removal and direct assistance has been approved for the next 30 days starting June 24.
“Federal share has been made available to the Individuals and Households Program under Section 408 of the Stafford Act and for debris removal assistance and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance to 75 percent of the total subsidized costs, “he explained.
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