US EditionDeath Toll in Lebanon Building Collapse Rises to 15
The collapse, Lebanon's fifth this winter in Tripoli, killed 15 and prompted evacuation of 114 buildings amid long-term neglect and weak building oversight.
- 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.
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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 …
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Death toll in Lebanon building collapse rises to 15
The number of people killed in a building collapse in Tripoli, Lebanon, has risen to 15, according to state media. Eight others were injured in the incident, which occurred Sunday afternoon. Lebanon’s civil defense said at least one person suffered…
According to the state news agency, two older connected buildings collapsed. 14 people have been found dead.
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