Bronx Building Collapse: Vacant Structure Wall Falls Onto Scaffolding

Building Collapse in the Bronx

• 💥 A four-story vacant building located at 60 East Burnside Avenue in the Bronx partially collapsed.
• 🧱 Approximately 40 feet of a wall detached and crashed down onto Walton Avenue.
• 🏗️ The fallen debris went through construction fencing and landed on scaffolding below.

Demolition and Investigation

• ⚠️ The building was already under demolition when the collapse occurred.
• 🚫 All demolition work has been halted pending an investigation into the cause of the collapse.
• 🚓 The Buildings Department is en route to investigate the incident.

Scene and Safety

• 📍 The collapse happened at an intersection with major stores nearby, including Rainbow and Snipes.
• 🚨 No injuries were reported despite the significant collapse.
• 🚧 Walton Avenue is shut down between East 181st Street and Burnside Avenue due to the incident and ongoing investigation.