US EditionResidents forced to evacuate Clearwater condo allowed to retrieve belongings
- First responders evacuated 60 residents from Clearwater's 12-story South Beach III condo on Tuesday due to large cracks in a concrete support column.
- The evacuation followed discovery of the crack by construction crews and was accompanied by engineer reviews to assess structural integrity.
- On Saturday and Sunday, residents were allowed escorted, 15-minute time slots to retrieve belongings after condo management received engineer authorization for limited access.
- Resident Scott May recalled a "loud bang" before firemen ordered evacuation and said a possible Tuesday return would be "fantastic" if safety progress continues.
- Officials and contractors, including Karins Engineering, continue working to stabilize the building which suggests residents may return soon pending ongoing safety evaluations.
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Residents forced to evacuate Clearwater condo allowed to retrieve belongings
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — Dozens of residents who were forced to evacuate from a condo in Clearwater will be able to briefly return for their belongings. The South Beach Condominiums have been under repair since Tuesday after inspectors found a major crack in one of the building's support pillars. Over the weekend, the residents will be allowed back inside their condos for emergency access. They will be allowed 15 minutes to go inside and get ev…
·Tampa, United States
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Clearwater condo residents grab belongings Saturday amid concerns over building’s structural integrity
Clearwater condo residents briefly returned to their building to grab belongings Saturday, as work to address concerns about the building’s structural integrity continue.
·Florida, United States
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