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São Bernardo do Campo building collapse
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On August 15, 2026, a residential building collapsed in the Jardim Calux neighborhood of São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, during heavy rain. The incident resulted in at least four people, including a child and a teenager, being rescued from the rubble and transported to local hospitals in stable condition. The collapse occurred near a construction site managed by the state housing agency, Companhia de Desenvolvimento Habitacional e Urbano (CDHU). While residents claimed they had previously reported cracks in the structure, CDHU President Reinaldo Iapequino stated he had no personal knowledge of such reports. Authorities evacuated residents By August 22, the casualty count rose as emergency responders rescued five people from the rubble, including a 15-year-old girl and a 21-year-old woman. All victims were pulled out alive; two have been discharged, while others remain in stable condition under medical supervision. The structure housed two families totaling eight residents. Authorities have cordoned off three neighboring properties, properties as a safety precaution, displacing approximately twenty people. people who are receiving municipal assistance in nearby hotels. The city government collapse also caused traffic disruptions on the Via Anchieta highway, necessitating the closure of two lanes for emergency and Civil Defense have launched investigations to determine if ongoing CDHU works contributed cleaning operations. Technical experts and local authorities continue to investigate the exact cause of the structural failure.
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- 2026-08-23 16:12 UTC São Bernardo do Campo building collapse
- 2026-08-19 21:53 UTC São Bernardo do Campo building collapse
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