All articles tagged with #building collapses
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia near San José del Palmar, killing at least 111 and causing many buildings to collapse; the tremor was felt in Bogotá and in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela, marking the strongest Colombian quake in a decade as authorities coordinate a large-scale emergency response.
AP News published a photo gallery by Aaron Favila documenting the aftermath of a building collapse in the Philippines, offering visual coverage of the damage and surrounding response as part of its World News coverage dated May 25, 2026.
A severe winter storm in Gaza has caused multiple fatalities and widespread destruction, including building collapses and displacement, exacerbating an ongoing humanitarian crisis amid limited aid access, as residents struggle to survive in harsh conditions.
A severe winter storm in Gaza has caused multiple fatalities and widespread destruction, with at least 49 buildings collapsing and people living in waterlogged tents amid heavy rain and strong winds, exacerbating an ongoing humanitarian crisis worsened by restricted aid access.
Heavy rains in Gaza have worsened living conditions for displaced Palestinians, causing flooding, building collapses, and fatalities, with UN and aid agencies struggling to meet the immense needs amid ongoing conflict and ceasefire efforts.
Experts advise residents of older buildings to watch out for signs of structural degradation, including water intrusion, sagging ceilings, expanding cracks, and changes in windows and doors. They recommend reporting these issues to building owners or authorities. The recent collapse of a seven-story tenement building in New York City has highlighted the need for greater oversight and inspections of aging housing stock. The city's buildings department acknowledges the challenge of inspecting all buildings and is considering escalating fines to ensure landlords keep up with maintenance and repairs.