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Partial collapse of house in Santiago Center forced evacuation of adjacent residential building
CL🏛️ Politics16 hr. ago

Partial collapse of house in Santiago Center forced evacuation of adjacent residential building

A two-story adobe house located at Calle Ejército with Claudio Gay in Santiago Centro partially collapsed around 8:30 PM on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of residents from the adjacent residential building. Neighbors reported hearing a loud noise and described seeing part of the wall give way toward an old house. Residents expressed frustration over the lack of safeguards and mentioned that the building had more than 20 years of history and had previously withstood the 2010 earthquake. Firefighters arrived within half an hour and assessed the structural stability, noting that the house has suffered partial collapse towards the side, inward, and toward the neighboring building. Authorities confirmed there were six people observed exiting the house, but they do not know how many others remain inside. Structural engineers and laser equipment are being used to monitor the situation due to the imminent risk of further collapse.

A partial collapse of an old house in Santiago Centro prompted authorities to evacuate a neighboring 12-story building to ensure the safety of its residents. The incident occurred around 8:30 PM Thursday on Ejército Street, between Domeyko and Claudio Gay, according to local firefighters. Firefighters received reports of a structural failure and confirmed that some individuals were trapped inside the affected property. These individuals eventually managed to exit the building safely. Authorities noted that the structure was under illegal occupation and posed an imminent risk of further collapse. Firefighters observed at least six people leaving the premises. Eight fire companies arrived at the scene alongside police to secure the area and protect pedestrians and nearby residents. According to Sebastian Mocarquer, the fourth commander of Santiago's Fire Department, the two-story adobe house measured approximately 30 meters by 60 meters and partially collapsed toward the adjacent building. He stated that engineers and laser equipment would monitor the stability of the structure, which had suffered extensive fractures. Mocarquer emphasized that while there was no immediate danger to the 12-story building, a potential collapse could lead to chaos and panic. The house was reportedly closed and being occupied illegally, making it unclear how many people remained inside or whether anyone was injured or trapped. Initial reports indicated one elderly person was trapped, with efforts underway to relocate those staying in the building.

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La Tercera logoLa TerceraIndependent🔒Center16 hr. ago
Collapse of old house in Santiago Centro forces to evacuate neighboring building of 12 floors to protect its inhabitants

A partial collapse of the roof of an old house in Santiago Centro prompted emergency services to evacuate a neighboring 12-story building to ensure the safety of its residents. The incident occurred around 8:30 PM on Thursday on Ejército Street between Domeyko and Claudio Gay. Firefighters reported that people were trapped inside the affected property but later managed to escape. Authorities stated the building was at imminent risk of collapse due to irregular occupation and structural damage. At least six individuals were seen exiting the building, though the exact number of occupants remains unclear. Eight fire companies and police officers were deployed to secure the area and monitor the situation. Structural engineers and laser equipment are being used to assess the stability of the damaged structure.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a natural disaster event involving a building collapse and emergency response efforts. It provides factual information about the incident, including quotes from officials and descriptions of the actions taken by emergency services. There is no indication of political bias in报道

BioBioChile logoBioBioChileIndependentCenter17 hr. ago
Partial collapse of house in Santiago Center forced evacuation of adjacent residential building

A two-story adobe house located at Calle Ejército with Claudio Gay in Santiago Centro partially collapsed around 8:30 PM on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of residents from the adjacent residential building. Neighbors reported hearing a loud noise and described seeing part of the wall give way toward an old house. Residents expressed frustration over the lack of safeguards and mentioned that the building had more than 20 years of history and had previously withstood the 2010 earthquake. Firefighters arrived within half an hour and assessed the structural stability, noting that the house has suffered partial collapse towards the side, inward, and toward the neighboring building. Authorities confirmed there were six people observed exiting the house, but they do not know how many others remain inside. Structural engineers and laser equipment are being used to monitor the situation due to the imminent risk of further collapse.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual account of a structural collapse and its impact on nearby residents. It includes quotes from multiple residents and official statements from firefighters, presenting both community concerns and technical assessments without overtly favoring any perspective. The focusis

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