Video: they demolished what was left of the Miami building

The remaining part of the collapsed building in Surfside, Florida was demolished this evening after 11 p.m. Argentina time, as Miami Mayor Dade reported, Daniella Levine Cava, which confirmed the provisional figure of 24 dead, including one Argentinian, and 121 missing, including eight also Argentines.

The search for victims was put on hold yesterday when demolition crews they were preparing to demolish the rest of the building before Tropical Storm Elsa arrived in the coming days.

Mayor Levine Cava announced at a press conference that the demolition It will take place between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. local time (11 p.m. and 4 p.m. Argentina) and said “strategically placed small explosives” will be used for the operation, AFP reported.

“The demolition itself is limited to the immediate area around the building”, added.

“However, there is dust and other particles which are an inevitable byproduct of all kinds of demolitions and, as a precaution, We urge nearby residents to stay indoors. ” from their homes.

Most of the building Champlain Tours SouthThe 12-story building collapsed in the early hours of June 24.

The unstable remains of the block pose a threat to search and rescue teams still at the site, although hopes of finding someone alive are rapidly dwindlingAFP added.

With the approach of Tropical Storm Elsa of the Caribbean, the authorities have accelerated the demolition schedule.

The body of photographer Graciela Cattarossi, 48, was one of the two survivors yesterday from the rubble of the Champlain Towers building, with which eight Argentines are still missing.