LIVE UPDATES: Surfside, Florida apartment building collapse leaves 1 dead, 99 unaccounted for
Rescuers in Surfside, near Miami, are searching for survivors after the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo high rise
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FDNY veteran who responded to both World Trade Center terror attacks weighs in on Miami rescue
The fact that rescuers heard banging sounds from beneath the collapsed Champlain Towers South apartment building in Surfside, Fla., just outside Miami, is a good sign that they may yet find additional survivors, according to a former FDNY member who responded to both terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. Read more.
First responder radio depicts chilling moments as rescuers rushed to Surfside building collapse
Communications between Miami-Dade first responders reveal the level-headed reaction as rescuers raced to the site of a collapsed high-rise apartment building in the coastal Florida community of Surfside. Read more.
Surfside mayor joins 'Tucker Carlson Tonight'
“Buildings like this do not fall in America,” Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett told Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Thursday night. “This is a third-world phenomenon, and it’s shocking.”
He said the “disturbing” collapse was reminiscent of the fall of the Twin Towers in New York City following the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. It’s not immediately clear what caused the collapse, and Miami-Dade officials said they did not expect to have answers any time soon. Investigators were not expected to enter the rubble until the search and rescue mission had concluded.
Rescue efforts are still underway, with 1 person dead, 99 unaccounted for and more than three dozen people rescued from the building. Still, Burkett said "it's frightening" to think how many more victims may have perished in the collapse.
Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for Miami-Dade County
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday declared a state of emergency in Miami-Dade County after the Champlain Towers South apartment building collapsed in Surfside.
County Mayor Daniella Levine had also declared a state of emergency and asked the governor do the same in order to receive streamlined state resources for the recovery effort, which was still underway as of Thursday evening, hours after the collapse.
President Biden also said earlier in the day that the federal government and FEMA were prepared to provide further assistance once DeSantis formally declared the emergency.
GoFundMe sets up hub for valid Surfside collapse fundraisers
The crowdfunding website GoFundMe has set up a centralized hub for users to find verified fundraisers connected with the deadly apartment building collapse outside Miami.
The company also highlighted a verified, general relief fund to aid displaced residents and their families.
Authorities were still searching for survivors more than 16 hours after the partial collapse of the high-rise residential structure. At least 99 people remained unaccounted for, one person was confirmed deceased and 102 building residents had been accounted for.
Rescuers using sonar equipment have heard banging, but no voices
Miami-Dade fire officials said rescuers have heard "what sounds like banging" from within the rubble, but not voices, as they continue to search for survivors of the Champlain Towers South collapse.
Thirty-seven people have been pulled from the structure so far, and the portions of the building that did not collapse have been evacuated. At least 99 people remain unaccounted for.
Miami Heat stars Tyler Herro and Chris Quinn seen bringing supplies to first responders
Video shared to Twitter by Florida Sun Sentinel reporter Chris Perkins shows Miami Heat members dropping off bottled water and other supplies for first responders and aid workers.
Perkins notes the collapsed apartment building was just 12 miles away from FTX Arena.
Miami-Dade mayor confirms 102 people have been accounted for in high rise collapse
At least 99 people remain missing, but 102 residents have been accounted for after 15 hours of searching, according to Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
Florida state senator calls for more frequent building inspections
Following the deadly partial collapse of the Champlain Towers apartment building in Surfside, Fla, state Sen. Annette Taddeo is calling for changes to building inspection rules.
"Buildings need to be inspected much sooner than 40 years, especially in a county where sea level rise can affect a foundation," she tweeted Thursday.
Miami-Dade officials confirm number of unaccounted for has risen to 99
The search continues for survivors but the Miami-Dade Mayor's Office has upped the missing persons count to 99
Surfside, Florida mayor on building collapse: A tragedy beyond any of our imaginations'
Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett said on Thursday that the "worst has yet to come" after the devastating collapse of the Champlain Towers in South Florida.
The FBI's Miami Division tells Fox News its offering its "full assistance" into the investigation of the building collapse.
“Any information about the rescue and recovery operation or any investigation will come from local authorities," it added in a statement.
People lie on cots as they wait for news at the family reunification center.
From the beach, people look at the damage at the 12-story oceanfront Champlain Towers South Condo building.
Biden in contact with Florida officials over building collapse
President Biden tells Fox News' Peter Doocy he's been briefed and spoken to local officials about the Surfside, Fla. building collapse.
Separately, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in a tweet that Biden "offered the full support of the federal gov. to help our community during this difficult time.
"We continue to work with local, state, & federal agencies as we respond to this tragedy and do everything we can to support the impacted families," she added.
DeSantis: “We still have hope to be able to identify additional survivors"
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is hailing the first responders who are searching the rubble of the partially-collapsed Champlain Towers South building.
“They were on that scene before we knew whether there would be more collapse. We didn’t know whether the building had any structural integrity and they were shepherding people to safety and they absolutely saved people’s lives,” he said. “We really appreciate all that they have done and they are continuing to do.”
Dozens still remain unaccounted for
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is asking tenants of Champlain Towers South to "please complete a Wellness Check Form as part of Miami-Dade County's efforts to ensure all tenants of the building are located."
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman told Fox News that as of 10 a.m. local time this morning, 51 people remain unaccounted for.
Fire officials also have tweeted out video of a command center set up to coordinate the search and rescue efforts.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis giving update on search and rescue efforts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is giving an update on the building collapse.
Belle Harbor Shul, a local synagogue, is asking for prayers for those who remain unaccounted for.
Fire rescue personnel conduct a search and rescue with dogs through the rubble of the Champlain Towers South Condo after the building partially collapsed.