AURORA, IL — Three people were injured when a building in the 100 block of East Galena Boulevard partially collapsed into the street Wednesday evening, city officials said in an update.
Scaffolding and part of the building's exterior wall crumbled at about 6:37 p.m. Wednesday. Aurora Fire Department's Technical Rescue Team, which is trained in addressing structural collapses, responded, and the building was evacuated as a precaution.
Officials did not share whether the people who were injured were civilians or emergency responders but said they are expected to make a full recovery.
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Following evaluations from the city's Development Services Department, the fire department performed a controlled collapse using water on structurally unsound portions of the building to help prevent further debris from falling onto Broadway Avenue and Galena Boulevard.
A similar incident happened to the same building in August 2025, according to the city, when a small section of its facade fell into the road. Several callers said bricks fell from the structure and into the sidewalks and roadways, Patch reported.
Officials said Wednesday's collapse was unrelated.
"Initial security camera video suggests that the building's roof collapsed, causing the scaffolding and portions of the building to also come down."
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As clean-up efforts continue, Broadway is shut down from New York Street to Downer Place. Galena Boulevard is also closed from River Street to Broadway and from Broadway to Lincoln Avenue.
"These closures will keep vehicles safe from debris and help crews clean up the area," city officials said. "Traffic control devices have been set up to help direct traffic throughout downtown."
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