US EditionDeath Toll in Lebanon Building Collapse Rises to 15
The collapse of two adjoining buildings in Tripoli killed 15 and injured eight, prompting government evacuation orders for 114 old and unsafe buildings.
- On Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, a building collapse in Tripoli's Bab al-Tabbaneh neighbourhood killed 15, with civil defence teams continuing to search the rubble.
- Amid years of neglect, derelict and poorly maintained buildings and illegal floor additions raise collapse risks, while the property owners syndicate blamed state negligence and urged a nationwide building survey.
- Rescue teams and residents dug through rubble into the night using basic tools and bare hands, while Civil defence director general Imad Khreish said the building had two blocks with six apartments each.
- Justice Minister Adel Nassar ordered an immediate investigation and summoned ministers for an emergency meeting, while Internal Security Forces evacuated adjacent buildings amid fears of further collapses.
- Mayor Abdel Hamid Karimeh said Tripoli is disaster-stricken with thousands threatened, officials in January warned 105 buildings needed evacuation, and angry youth vandalised politicians' offices after the collapse.
114 Articles
114 Articles
Stringer Dispatch: At least 14 dead after apartment building collapse in Lebanon
The death toll from an apartment building collapse in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli has risen to at least 14 people. Several people were rescued from the rubble as emergency teams search for survivors.The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health issued
Rescue workers pull bodies from Lebanon building collapse
The death toll from the collapse of residential buildings in the Lebanese city of Tripoli rose to at least 15 after search and rescue operations ended, Lebanon's National News Agency said on Monday citing the civil defense chief.
Tragedy in Tripoli: Infrastructure Neglect Endangers Residents
Tragedy in Tripoli: Infrastructure Neglect Endangers Residents The death toll from the collapse of residential structures in Tripoli, Lebanon, has tragically risen to 15. This news comes as civil defense authorities concluded search and rescue efforts, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.Major challenges stem from structural deterioration in the city, with municipal officials highlighting aging, neglected buildings. The Lebanese cabinet …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
