Crime & Safety
Roof Deck Collapses At DC Nightclub
No one was injured after a scary incident at a Florida Avenue nightclub Sunday evening.
WASHINGTON, DC — A partial collapse of the roof deck area of a nightclub in D.C. prompted a response from the D.C. Fire and EMS "Cave-In Task Force" Sunday evening.
Fortunately, no one was injured after the collapse in the 600 block of Florida Avenue NW, as the club was safely evacuated, according to a tweet from D.C. Fire and EMS shortly after 7 p.m.
The Cave-In Task Force responded shortly after to assess the structural integrity of the original building and adjacent structure, and authorities requested a building inspector to give it a look-over.
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After further investigation, authorities believe that excess weight compromised the floor joists, causing the roof to bow. The Cave-In Task Force shored the area to prevent any further damage.
Florida Ave update: Cave-in Task Force assessing structural integrity of original building & adjacent structure. Rqst Bldg. Inspector pic.twitter.com/cpG4N7hCv5
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 11, 2017
Florida Ave update: incident involved floor joists compromised from excess weight, causing roof to bow. Cave-in Task Force now shoring. pic.twitter.com/dLqMkxkcQ8
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 12, 2017
Image via D.C. Fire and EMS
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